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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Ireland is to bus and fly which costs €80 - €270 and takes 6h 11m.

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 7m and costs €65 - €250.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Ireland?

The distance between Bournemouth and Ireland is 500 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 €190 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Bournemouth to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bournemouth to Ireland by train, plane, ferry, car, car 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
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1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)SOU - DUB
5h 7m
€69–244
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
11h 44m
€191–462
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
9h 7m
€122–162
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LHR - DUB
6h 5m
€78–238
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
6h 11m
€84–262
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
7h 19m
€77–302
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
7h 55m
€90–304
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
7h 35m
€100–326
Train, ferry via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhampton
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
13h 11m
€134–524
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
15h 15m
€168–278

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

26Weekly Services

11h 44mAverage Duration

€191Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Ireland.

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Distance: 499.8 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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 Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. 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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