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How to get fromRosslare Harbour to Dorsetby ferry, train, car, car ferry, plane or bus

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There are 12 ways to get from Rosslare Harbour to Dorset by ferry, train, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train via Southampton

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguardferry
    2. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Moreton (Dorset)train
    12h 39m
    £129–336

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
    12h 8m
    £69–199

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Drive from Holyhead to Dorsetcar
    11h 27m
    £116–169

  4. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeDUB - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
    11h 5m
    £75–271

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry0
    2. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour 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
    13h 42m
    £118–233

  6. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguardferry
    2. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
    4. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain
    13h 52m
    £101–165

  7. Ferry, train #3

    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
    2. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
    14h 56m
    £87–177

  8. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeDUB - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Weymouthtrain
    12h 26m
    £117–259

  9. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)planeDUB - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
    11h 55m
    £89–274

  10. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
    13h 14m
    £74–447

  11. Bus, bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Waterford Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Bus Stationbus
    3. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeORK - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
    13h 40m
    £93–261

  12. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeDUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
    4. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain
    14h 30m
    £104–336

Rosslare Harbour to Dorset by ferry, foot, train, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rosslare Harbour, IE-WX, Ireland and Dorset, England?

There is no direct connection from Rosslare Harbour to Dorset. However, you can take the ferry to Fishguard, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Southampton Central, take the train to Moreton (Dorset), then take the taxi to Dorset. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rosslare Harbour to Dorset via Dublin Terminal 1 and Holyhead in around 11h 27m.

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