What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €85 - €250 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €80 - €260.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Ireland?

The distance between Bournemouth and Ireland is 510 km.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 44m and costs €180 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Ireland?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Bournemouth to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1149+ hotels available in Ireland.

Bournemouth to Ireland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Bournemouth to Ireland by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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

Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
5h 4m
€84–257
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
5h 59m
€79–225
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
11h 44m
€180–293
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
5h 58m
€90–298
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
6h 28m
€95–310
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
7h 23m
€88–242
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
8h 13m
€103–247
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
7h 32m
€110–265
Train, ferry via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
13h 20m
€190–321
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
15h 28m
€163–298

Bournemouth to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

11h 44mAverage Duration

€180Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Ireland.

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Distance: 510.4 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, walk to Red Cow, then take the vehicle to Tallaght. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bournemouth to Spencer Dock via Stafford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 11h 44m.

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