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How to get fromPortland to Dublinby train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Portland to Dublin by train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SOU - DUB
    6h 34m
    €88–319

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    7h 49m
    €68–228

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Portland to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    11h 55m
    €102–451

  4. Train, ferry via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    14h 5m
    €198–334

  5. Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    7h 57m
    €82–259

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    8h 21m
    €104–365

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    10h
    €111–272

  8. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    9h 55m
    €90–349

  9. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    14h 47m
    €183–324

Portland to Dublin by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Portland, Dorset, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Dublin. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Bus Garage, walk to Weymouth, take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portland to Dublin Terminal 1 via Liverpool and Isle of Man Douglas in around 11h 55m.

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