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How to get fromRosslare Harbour to Bournemouthby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Rosslare Harbour to Bournemouth by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    11h 11m
    £149–272

  2. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane DUB - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    8h 11m
    £72–250

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain train
    11h 42m
    £108–198

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    15h 15m
    £83–285

  5. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    12h 37m
    £129–354

  6. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    9h 27m
    £76–260

  7. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    10h 12m
    £82–230

  8. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 59m
    £89–299

  9. Train, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    10h 34m
    £123–245

Rosslare Harbour to Bournemouth by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration11h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Rosslare Harbour, IE-WX, Ireland and Bournemouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Rosslare Harbour to Bournemouth. However, you can take the ferry to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Reading, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bournemouth Square via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Bristol Temple Meads, Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SA, and Meeting House Lane in around 11h 42m.

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