What is the cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Dumfries?

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Dumfries is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £90 and takes 4h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballymena to Dumfries?

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Dumfries is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 18m and costs £50 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Academy Street via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Dumfries?

The distance between Ballymena and Dumfries is 147 miles.

How do I travel from Ballymena to Dumfries without a car?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Dumfries without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 9h 12m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ballymena to Dumfries?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Ballymena to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Dumfries bus from?

Ballymena to Dumfries bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.

Where does the Ballymena to Dumfries bus arrive?

Ballymena to Dumfries bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 378+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Ballymena to Dumfries - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Dumfries by car, car ferry, train, bus, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Ballymena to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dumfries
4h 18m
£54–86
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgate0
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Buccleuch Street500
9h 12m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from George Street to Nelson Street Bus Lane218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy StreetX74
10h 39m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgate0
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfries
10h 50m
£73–148

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Dumfries.

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Distance: 146.2 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Dumfries, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Dumfries. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Buccleuch Street via Yorkgate, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 12m.

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