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How to get fromBelfast to Dumfriesby car ferry, car, bus, train, or busferry

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Dumfriescar car
    3h 49m
    £48–253

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    9h 4m
    £26–38

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Courtbus bus 500
    8h 18m

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain train
    4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 57m
    £113–361

  5. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    8h 22m
    £27–40

Belfast to Dumfries by busferry, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Dumfries. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Court via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Ferry Terminal, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 18m.

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