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

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  1. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeDUB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
    5h 23m
    £59–219
  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
    7h 50m
    £57–416
  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
    11h 5m
    £108–275
  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Poolecar
    9h 14m
    £93–139
  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeDUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Pooletrain
    6h 54m
    £75–215
  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
    7h 19m
    £59–247
  7. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeDUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
    6h 58m
    £74–249
  8. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeDUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Pooletrain
    7h 11m
    £81–243
  9. Ferry, train via Wolverhampton

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Wolverhamptontrain
    3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain
    13h 11m
    £110–259
  10. Ferry, train via Newport

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    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 20m
    £178–386

Dublin to Poole by ferry, foot, train, and subway

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Poole. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Poole. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Poole via Holyhead, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 11h 5m.

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