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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Dumfries is to fly and train which costs £50 - £150 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Dumfries is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 40m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Westland Row and arriving at Academy Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Ireland to Dumfries?

The distance between Ireland and Dumfries is 320 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Dumfries without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 33m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 11h 33m to get from Ireland to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Dumfries bus from?

Ireland to Dumfries bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Westland Row station.

Where does the Ireland to Dumfries bus arrive?

Ireland to Dumfries bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Glengall Street station.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 387+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Ireland to Dumfries - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus and ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Ireland to Dumfries by ferry, train, busferry, car, car ferry, plane, bus, or tram

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

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
11h 33m
£70–150
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
6h 48m
£52–150
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Dumfriestrain
12h 5m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dumfriescar
5h 40m
£74–110
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
7h
£65–153
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Glengall Streetbus 785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus X74
12h 13m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Dumfriestrain
12h 43m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
6h 51m
£63–175
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 381 bus
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
4. Take the bus from Sydney Place to Loreburne Centre 2bus
7h 6m

Ireland to Dumfries by tram, foot, ferry, and train

21Weekly Services

11h 33mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Dumfries.

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Distance: 318.4 mi
Duration: 11h 33m

What companies run services between Ireland and Dumfries, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Dumfries. However, you can take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camden Street Lower to Dumfries via Five Lamps, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Well Road, and Auchinleck in around 12h 5m.

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