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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Dublin is to drive and car ferry which costs €120 - €170 and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Dublin is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €65 - €300.

How far is it from Poole to Dublin?

The distance between Poole and Dublin is 508 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Dublin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 19m and costs €140 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Poole to Dublin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1056+ hotels available in Dublin.

Poole to Dublin - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Poole to Dublin by train, plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Train to Southampton Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)SOU - DUB
4h 55m
€67–295
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
11h 19m
€149–357
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
9h 3m
€122–162
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LHR - DUB
6h 8m
€89–266
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LGW - DUB
6h 16m
€85–342
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
7h 8m
€83–296
Train, ferry via Newport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyhead
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
14h 11m
€100–405
Train, ferry via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhampton
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
14h 20m
€110–332

Poole to Dublin by train, foot, and ferry

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14h 11mAverage Duration

€100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 507.7 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, then take the line 784 bus to Samuel Beckett Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Dublin Ferryport B+I via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 11h 19m.

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