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How to get fromBelfast to Dumfries and Gallowayby car ferry, car, train, bus, or busferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Dumfries and Galloway by car ferry, car, train, bus, or busferry

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Dumfries and Gallowaycar car
    3h 54m
    £46–251

  2. Train, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dumfries and Gallowaycar car
    5h 22m
    £48–254

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Road Endbus bus 500
    7h 41m

  4. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    9h 23m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Dumfries and Galloway.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 123.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Dumfries and Galloway. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Dumfries and Galloway. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Dumfries and Galloway via Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 5h 22m.

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