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How to get fromIreland to Bournemouthby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Bournemouth by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport 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 Bournemouthtrain
    5h 23m
    £63–211

  2. Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 Bournemouthtrain
    7h 22m
    £54–243

  3. Ferry, train

    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 57m
    £166–446

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Bournemouthcar
    9h 16m
    £103–140

  5. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeORK - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
    6h 2m
    £72–235

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeDUB - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
    6h 31m
    £65–211

  7. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
    7h 13m
    £77–267

  8. Fly Dublin Airport 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 Bournemouthtrain
    7h 2m
    £66–244

  9. Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
    7h 44m
    £105–331

  10. Ferry, train via Wolverhampton

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Wolverhamptontrain
    3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain
    14h 25m
    £139–392

  11. Ferry, train #2

    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 Salisburytrain
    15h 20m
    £186–286

Ireland to Bournemouth by tram, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£166Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ireland and Bournemouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Bournemouth. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, 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 vehicle from Spencer Dock to Bournemouth via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Stafford in around 12h 57m.

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