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 €85 - €250 and takes 7h 41m.

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 22m and costs €90 - €270.

How far is it from Poole to Ireland?

The distance between Poole and Ireland is 520 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 via Stafford which takes 12h 39m and costs €180 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Poole to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1102+ hotels available in Ireland.

Poole to Ireland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Poole to Ireland by train, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
5h 22m
€91–263
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
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 41m
€85–248
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 Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
12h 39m
€183–303
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
16h 19m
€163–293
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
6h 25m
€102–281
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 24m
€113–344
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 31m
€100–253
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
7h 50m
€107–271
Train, ferry #2
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 42m
€178–344

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

26Weekly Services

12h 39mAverage Duration

€183Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Poole to Ireland.

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Distance: 519.6 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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 Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, walk to Red Cow, then take the vehicle to Tallaght. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Spencer Dock via Bournemouth, Stafford, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 12h 39m.

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