Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Bournemouth

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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 18m
    £142–238

  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 15m
    £69–249

  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
    12h 8m
    £105–169

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardensbus bus 508
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bournemouth Stationbus bus Cp3
    15h 26m
    £114–270

  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 41m
    £160–368

  6. 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 15m
    £73–219

  7. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    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 train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    10h 7m
    £95–280

  8. 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 33m
    £101–229

  9. 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
    10h 6m
    £82–292

Rosslare Harbour to Bournemouth by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Rosslare Harbour to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 366.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 18m

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 12h 8m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides