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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £270 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 25m and costs £50 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Whitesands and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Portrush?

The distance between Dumfries and Portrush is 201 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Portrush without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 9h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Dumfries to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Portrush bus from?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Portrush bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 690+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, car ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
9h 38m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
4h 25m
£54–262
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 Colerainetrain
10h 18m
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvantrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Stena Terminalbus 358 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
10h 57m
£93–133
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 Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
10h 58m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Portrush.

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Distance: 200.3 mi
Duration: 9h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Portrush. 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, take the car ferry to Belfast, take the taxi to Yorkgate, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitesands to Dunluce Avenue via Port Rodie, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 10h 18m.

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