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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Bournemouth is to fly and train which costs £60 - £210 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Bournemouth is to fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs £60 - £240.

How far is it from Ireland to Bournemouth?

The distance between Ireland and Bournemouth is 319 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Bournemouth without a car is to ferry and train via Stafford which takes 12h 58m and costs £150 - £250.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2648+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Ireland to Bournemouth - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Bournemouth by plane, train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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Fly Dublin Airport to Southampton Airport, train
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
5h 22m
£61–232
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Bournemouthcar
11h 45m
£84–383
Ferry, train via Stafford
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain
12h 58m
£153–241
Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
7h 22m
£64–202
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
6h 39m
£125–422
Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
7h 17m
£101–257
Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
7h 41m
£92–212
Fly Dublin Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
7h 4m
£100–297
Fly Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
7h 15m
£73–265
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
14h 43m
£149–264
Ferry, train #2
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
15h 52m
£173–378

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

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12h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 316.9 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Ireland and Bournemouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Bournemouth. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin to Bournemouth via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 11h 45m.

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