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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Armagh is to drive and car ferry which costs £55 - £90 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Armagh is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 32m and costs £55 - £90.

How far is it from Dumfries to Armagh?

The distance between Dumfries and Armagh is 168 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Armagh without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 9h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Dumfries to Armagh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Armagh?

There are 140+ hotels available in Armagh.

Dumfries to Armagh - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, bus and ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Armagh by bus, busferry, train, car, or car ferry

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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
9h 28m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Armaghcar
4h 32m
£57–85
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain
11h 3m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Armagh.

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Distance: 167.3 mi
Duration: 9h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Armagh. However, you can take the bus to Port Rodie, walk to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, take the line 360 bus to Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Portadown, walk to Portadown Train Station [bus stop], then take the line 251 bus to Armagh Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Armagh Bus Station via Kilmarnock, Stranraer, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Portadown, and Church Street in around 11h 3m.

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