What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Dorset is to fly and train which costs £75 - £210 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Dorset is to fly and train which takes 4h 58m and costs £75 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glasgow, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Dorset?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Dorset is 381 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Dorset without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 16h 26m and costs £260 - £750.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Dorset?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Northern Ireland to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Dorset bus from?

Northern Ireland to Dorset bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Dorset bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Dorset bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2506+ hotels available in Dorset.

Northern Ireland to Dorset - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Dorset by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BHD - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Moreton (Dorset)train
4h 58m
£78–265
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
5. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train
16h 26m
£263–715
Car ferry, train via London
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train
17h 8m
£169–367
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
22h 50m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BFS - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Moreton (Dorset)train
5h 8m
£95–275
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BHD - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
7h 45m
£80–377
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 28m
£79–203
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
7h 35m
£150–331
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
19h 3m
£194–366
Bus and ferry, bus via Belfast Stena Line Terminus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
22h 57m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Dorsetcar
10h 20m
£131–388

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 379 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Dorset, England?

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Dorset. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Moreton (Dorset), then take the taxi to Dorset. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Dorset via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 16h 26m.

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