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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Dublin is to train and fly which costs €50 - €160 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Dublin is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 31m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Dublin?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Whitesands and arriving at The Gresham Hotel via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Europa Bus Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Dublin?

The distance between Dumfries and Dublin is 453 km.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Dublin without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 10h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Dumfries to Dublin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Dublin bus from?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Dublin bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1088+ hotels available in Dublin.

Dumfries to Dublin - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Dumfries to Dublin by train, plane, bus, busferry, ferry, 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.

Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
5h 39m
€70–165
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NCL - DUB
6h 33m
€53–159
Bus, bus and ferry, train
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 Dublin Connollytrain
10h 15m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
10h 26m
€115–235
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dumfries to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
5h 31m
€85–123
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
6h 22m
€61–182
Train, train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
5h 52m
€72–239
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
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
10h 39m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
11h 35m

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

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Distance: 453.3 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Waterloo Street, take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, then take the bus to Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitesands to Dublin Connolly via Port Rodie, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 10h 15m.

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