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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Dumfries is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £100 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Dumfries is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 53m and costs £60 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Portrush and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Academy Street via Coleraine Buscentre, Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

How far is it from Portrush to Dumfries?

The distance between Portrush and Dumfries is 201 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Dumfries without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 9h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Portrush to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Dumfries bus from?

Portrush to Dumfries bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where does the Portrush to Dumfries bus arrive?

Portrush to Dumfries bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 386+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Portrush to Dumfries - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Portrush to Dumfries by train, car ferry, bus, 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.

Train, car ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Buccleuch Streetbus 500
9h 10m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Portrush to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dumfriescar
4h 53m
£61–96
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Dumfriestrain
11h 50m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus X74
12h 37m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portrush to Dumfries.

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Distance: 199.6 mi
Duration: 9h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Dumfries. However, you can take the train to Coleraine, take the train to Yorkgate, take the taxi to Port Of Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Stena Terminal, take the bus to Port Rodie, walk to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Buccleuch Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Dumfries via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Well Road, and Auchinleck in around 11h 50m.

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