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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Dumfries is to car ferry and drive which costs £24 - £70 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Dumfries is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £24 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Academy Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Belfast to Dumfries?

The distance between Belfast and Dumfries is 124 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Dumfries without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 8h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Belfast to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Dumfries bus from?

Belfast to Dumfries bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Dumfries bus arrive?

Belfast to Dumfries bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 203+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Belfast to Dumfries - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Dumfries by car ferry, car, bus, train, 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.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Dumfriescar
3h 56m
£24–68
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Buccleuch Streetbus 500
8h 15m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfriestrain
8h 57m
£88–355
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
8h 22m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus X74
9h 4m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Dumfries.

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Distance: 123.5 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Dumfries, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Dumfries. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Buccleuch Street via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 15m.

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