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

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There are 10 ways to get from Rosslare Strand to Dorset by ferry, train, bus, taxi, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train via Southampton

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry0
    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
    13h 56m
    £130–348

  2. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand 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 1m
    £67–206

  3. Ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
    2. Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Airport Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5busFal
    5. Take the taxi from Huntworth Lane M5 to Dorsettaxi
    14h 46m
    £161–218

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rosslare Strand to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Drive from Holyhead to Dorsetcar
    11h 25m
    £116–168

  5. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeDUB - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Moreton (Dorset)train
    9h 13m
    £110–324

  6. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguardferry
    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
    14h 52m
    £119–245

  7. Ferry, train #2

    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
    16h 10m
    £87–184

  8. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeDUB - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
    11h 55m
    £102–231

  9. Train, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Winchestertrain
    4. Take the train from Winchester to Moreton (Dorset)train
    11h 51m
    £108–329

  10. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)planeDUB - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
    11h 57m
    £89–281

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration14h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rosslare Strand, Ireland and Dorset, England?

There is no direct connection from Rosslare Strand to Dorset. However, you can take the bus to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Fishguard Harbour, 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 the bus to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Pembroke Dock, walk to Pembroke Dock station, take the line 349 bus to South Parade Terminus Only, walk to Upper Park Road, take the bus to Swansea Bus Station Stand B, take the bus to Airport Bus Station, walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Huntworth Lane M5, then take the taxi to Dorset.

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