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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Limerick is to train and fly which costs €80 - €210 and takes 9h 18m.

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 36m and costs €110 - €230.

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 Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Limerick?

The distance between Dumfries and Limerick is 687 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 and train which takes 12h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m 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 133+ hotels available in Limerick.

Dumfries to Limerick - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Dumfries to Limerick by train, plane, bus, busferry, 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 Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)EDI - SNN
7h 36m
€110–226
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
8h 13m
€70–286
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodie500
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
12h 55m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnock
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
5. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
14h 31m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dumfries to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerick
7h 53m
€110–169
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
9h 18m
€84–205
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
9h 35m
€114–202
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodie500
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay712
13h 6m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodie500
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay300
13h 27m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

6Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dumfries to Limerick.

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Distance: 687.2 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Limerick. However, you can take the line 381 bus to Sydney Place, walk to Lockerbie, take the train to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the line 51 bus to Limerick Colbert Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitesands to Limerick via Port Rodie, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 12h 55m.

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