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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Limerick is to drive and car ferry which costs €80 - €160 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Limerick is to train and fly which takes 7h 39m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Whitesands and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Limerick?

The distance between Dumfries and Limerick is 574 km.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Limerick without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 13h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 29m to get from Dumfries to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Limerick bus from?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Limerick bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 111+ hotels available in Limerick.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Dumfries to Limerick by bus, busferry, car, car ferry, 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.

Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
13h 29m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
7h 54m
€83–159
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
8h 8m
€101–290
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Auchinlecktrain
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
14h 42m
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 Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
4. Take the bus from George's Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 735
15h 12m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
7h 39m
€93–268
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 26m
€96–236
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 35m
€125–290

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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Distance: 574.2 km
Duration: 13h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Limerick. 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 Grand Central Station Stand 11, take the bus to Dublin Airport T2, walk to Dublin Airport Zone 10, then take the bus to Limerick Arthur's Quay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dumfries to Limerick via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 7h 54m.

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