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

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There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Dorset by ferry, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    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 Moreton (Dorset)train train
    11h 54m
    £223–470

  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 Weymouthtrain train
    9h 1m
    £72–210

  3. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane DUB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain train
    7h 57m
    £87–260

  4. Ferry, train via Stafford

    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 Winchestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Winchester to Weymouthtrain train
    14h 47m
    £202–509

  5. 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    15h 7m
    £203–324

  6. Fly to Exeter, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from South Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lightsbus bus
    8h 49m

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Weymouthtrain train
    9h 19m
    £102–270

  8. 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 Weymouthtrain train
    9h 35m
    £108–325

  9. 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 Pooletrain train
    9h 34m
    £84–285

  10. 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 Winchestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Winchester to Weymouthtrain train
    10h 29m
    £117–340

  11. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain train
    11h 21m
    £95–345

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Dorset. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to London Euston, walk to Euston station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo, take the train to Moreton (Dorset), then take the taxi to Dorset. Alternatively, 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, take the train to Weymouth, walk to Kings Statue, then take the bus to Blue Vinny.

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