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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €90 - €250 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €85 - €250.

How far is it from Poole to Ireland?

The distance between Poole and Ireland is 509 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 53m and costs €160 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Poole to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1219+ hotels available in Ireland.

Poole to Ireland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Poole to Ireland by train, plane, car, car ferry, or 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 to Dublin Airport
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1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
5h 26m
€86–243
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
11h 47m
€97–444
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
11h 53m
€167–345
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
6h 43m
€110–300
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
7h 48m
€90–247
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
8h 35m
€112–253
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
7h 42m
€96–316
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
8h 2m
€126–281
Train, ferry via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
14h 24m
€183–384
Train, ferry via Newport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
14h 52m
€179–364

Poole to Ireland by train, subway, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

11h 53mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Poole to Ireland.

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Distance: 509 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Poole to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Poole to Dublin via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 47m.

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