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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Whitesands and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and Cairnryan Stena Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Belfast?

The distance between Dumfries and Belfast is 124 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Belfast without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 7h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Dumfries to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Belfast bus from?

Dumfries to Belfast bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Whitesands station.

Where does the Dumfries to Belfast bus arrive?

Dumfries to Belfast bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Port Rodie station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 835+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Belfast by car, car ferry, bus, busferry, train, or plane

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 Dumfries to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3h 48m
£48–72
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
7h 27m
Train, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
4h 40m
£65–141
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
7h 56m
Train, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
4h 25m
£67–177

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.2 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Belfast. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitesands to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Port Rodie, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, and Cairnryan Stena Terminal in around 7h 27m.

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