What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Academy Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries?

The distance between Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Dumfries is 163 miles. The road distance is 71.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs £24 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries bus from?

Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs £24 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries bus arrive?

Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 388+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries by bus, train, or car

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy StreetX74
4h 43m
£25–35
Drive 71.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries71.3 mi
1h 25m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to KilmarnockStranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to DumfriesGlasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
5h 16m
£50–81
Bus, line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Henrietta Street360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Road43 / ...
4. Take the train from Auchinleck to Dumfries
4h 57m
£24–54
Bus via New Cumnock
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Castle Primary school43 / ...
3. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Whitesands246
5h 25m

Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dumfries by bus

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 162 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Academy Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Dumfries via Port Rodie, Stranraer, and Kilmarnock in around 5h 16m.

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