What is the cheapest way to get from Ireland to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Dorset is to fly and train which costs £50 - £190 and takes 9h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ireland to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Dorset is to fly and train which takes 8h 24m and costs £65 - £230.

How far is it from Ireland to Dorset?

The distance between Ireland and Dorset is 469 miles.

How do I travel from Ireland to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from Ireland to Dorset without a car is to ferry and train which takes 13h 16m and costs £110 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Ireland to Dorset?

It takes approximately 13h 16m to get from Ireland to Dorset, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2186+ hotels available in Dorset.

Ireland to Dorset - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
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 Moreton (Dorset)train
13h 16m
£116–262
Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
9h 26m
£52–181
Fly Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
8h 24m
£68–223
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
4. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
16h 39m
£99–487
Ferry, train #2
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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
16h 55m
£162–297
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
9h 53m
£64–174
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Weymouthtrain
9h 12m
£93–275
Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
9h 17m
£72–205
Fly Dublin Airport 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 Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Weymouthtrain
11h 4m
£60–223
Fly Dublin Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane DUB - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain
10h 35m
£105–299
Fly Dublin Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain
11h 47m
£91–281

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

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2h 52mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Dorset.

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Distance: 466.3 mi
Duration: 13h 16m

What companies run services between Ireland and Dorset, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Dorset. However, you can take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead, 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 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, take the train to Weymouth, walk to Kings Statue, then take the bus to Blue Vinny.

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