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

The cheapest way to get from Doolin to Dumfries is to drive and car ferry which costs £75 - £150 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Doolin to Dumfries is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 23m and costs £75 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Doolin and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Doolin to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Doolin and arriving at Academy Street via Galway Coach Station, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 2m.

How far is it from Doolin to Dumfries?

The distance between Doolin and Dumfries is 504 miles.

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

The best way to get from Doolin to Dumfries without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 17h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 17h 2m to get from Doolin to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doolin to Dumfries bus from?

Doolin to Dumfries bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Doolin station.

Where does the Doolin to Dumfries bus arrive?

Doolin to Dumfries bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Galway Ceannt Station.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 293+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Doolin to Dumfries - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, bus and ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Doolin to Dumfries by bus, busferry, car, car ferry, plane, train, or taxi

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

Bus, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 350
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Streetbus 785
4. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus X74
17h 2m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Doolin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dumfriescar
8h 23m
£77–144
Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
10h 36m
£84–205
Taxi, bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the taxi from Doolin to ATU Galwaytaxi
2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Clones Diamondbus
3. Take the bus from Main Street to Ulster University Belfastbus
4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
5. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain
6. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfriestrain
17h 5m
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 350
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 65
3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 270
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain
5. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
6. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Buccleuch Streetbus 500
18h 31m
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
10h 12m
£94–258
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
9h 38m
£109–293
Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
11h 26m
£106–246

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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1h 7mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Doolin to Dumfries.

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Distance: 501.5 mi
Duration: 17h 2m

What companies run services between Doolin, Ireland and Dumfries, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Doolin to Dumfries. However, you can take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station, walk to Galway Coach Station, take the bus to Dublin Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, take the bus to Glengall Street, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, take the vehicle to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Academy Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Doolin to Dumfries via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 8h 23m.

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