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

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

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  1. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    best
    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 57m
    £63–220

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 54m
    £53–241

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain train
    11h 40m
    £187–479

  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
    5h 59m
    £65–210

  5. 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 Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 35m
    £65–248

  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 40m
    £70–229

  7. 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 18m
    £105–330

  8. Ferry, train via Wolverhampton

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Wolverhamptontrain train
    3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain train
    12h 43m
    £138–389

  9. Ferry, train #2

    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 Salisburytrain train
    13h 26m
    £186–283

Dublin to Bournemouth by ferry and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£187Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 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, and Stafford in around 11h 40m.

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