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How to get fromDublin to Dumfriesby ferry, train, busferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Dumfries by ferry, train, busferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    10h 2m
    £105–180

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    12h 34m
    £40–57

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Dumfriestrain train
    11h 30m
    £45–65

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dumfriescar car
    5h 32m
    £73–290

  5. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 33m
    £54–179

  6. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Courtbus bus 500
    12h 17m

  7. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 17m
    £58–185

Dublin to Dumfries by ferry and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Dumfries, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Dumfries. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, 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 train from Dublin Connolly to Dumfries via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Well Road, and Auchinleck in around 11h 30m.

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