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How to get fromDublin to Bournemouthby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane DUB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    4h 54m
    £59–235

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    10h 38m
    £161–308

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Bournemouthcar car
    11h 33m
    £78–375

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    6h 10m
    £64–245

  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 55m
    £69–215

  6. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 35m
    £95–320

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain train
    3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 7m
    £79–299

  8. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 19m
    £110–235

  9. Ferry, train via Stafford

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain train
    11h 54m
    £176–357

  10. Ferry, train via Newport

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    12h 53m
    £162–307

Dublin to Bournemouth by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration11h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Bournemouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Bournemouth. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Bournemouth via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 10h 38m.

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