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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Portrush is to train and bus and ferry which costs £40 - £65 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 25m and costs £50 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Stance 5 and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Port Rodie, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Portrush?

The distance between Dumfries and Portrush is 199 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Portrush without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Dumfries to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Portrush bus from?

Dumfries to Portrush bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Stance 5 station.

Where does the Dumfries to Portrush bus arrive?

Dumfries to Portrush bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Port Rodie station.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 681+ hotels available in Portrush.

Dumfries to Portrush - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, bus and ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Portrush by bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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Bus, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus 500
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
11h 18m
Train, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Auchinlecktrain
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
11h 23m
£42–62
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dumfries to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
4h 25m
£54–264

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Distance: 197.5 mi
Duration: 11h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Portrush. However, you can take the bus to Port Rodie, take the line 923 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Bridge Street, take the bus to Coleraine Buscentre, then take the bus to Dunluce Avenue. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dumfries to Portrush via Cairnryan and Larne in around 4h 25m.

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