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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Bournemouth is to fly and train which costs £70 - £220 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Bournemouth is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs £65 - £210.

How far is it from Dublin to Bournemouth?

The distance between Dublin and Bournemouth is 311 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Bournemouth without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 46m and costs £140 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Dublin to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 1747+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Dublin to Bournemouth - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

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

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

Fly to Southampton Airport, train
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
4h 59m
£69–209
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
10h 46m
£142–300
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Bournemouthcar
11h 32m
£84–552
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Bournemouthtrain
6h 17m
£81–234
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
7h
£72–219
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
6h 42m
£85–287
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
6h 44m
£76–268
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
7h 28m
£101–219
Ferry, train via Newport
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
13h 2m
£146–299
Ferry, train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhamptontrain
4. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain
13h 3m
£165–344

Dublin to Bournemouth by ferry, train, and subway

26Weekly Services

10h 46mAverage Duration

£142Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 309 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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 Dublin Airport, Terminal 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 46m.

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