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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Poole is to fly and train which costs £70 - £220 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Poole is to fly and train which takes 5h 18m and costs £70 - £210.

Is there a direct ferry between Dublin and Poole?

No, there is no direct ferry from Dublin to Poole. However, there are services departing from Dublin Terminal 1 and arriving at Poole via Port of Cherbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.

How far is it from Dublin to Poole?

The distance between Dublin and Poole is 317 miles.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Dublin to Poole?

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Poole without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h and costs £140 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Dublin to Poole, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2449+ hotels available in Poole.

Dublin to Poole - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Poole 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 Pooletrain
5h 18m
£72–204
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 Pooletrain
11h
£147–311
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 Poolecar
11h 41m
£84–378
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 Pooletrain
6h 30m
£86–254
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 Pooletrain
7h 20m
£74–213
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 Pooletrain
6h 56m
£90–316
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 44m
£103–230
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 Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
7h 14m
£81–273
Ferry, train via Stafford
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain
12h 46m
£162–329
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 Pooletrain
13h 21m
£154–309
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
25h 30m
£125–977

Dublin to Poole by ferry, train, and subway

26Weekly Services

11hAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 314.7 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Poole via Port of Cherbourg in around 25h 30m.

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