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

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

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 Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Portrush?

The distance between Dumfries and Portrush is 239 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 train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 58m 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 722+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

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Train, bus and ferry
best
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
10h 58m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
4h 25m
£54–264
Bus, bus and ferry
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 16m

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Distance: 237.6 mi
Duration: 10h 58m

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 train to Auchinleck, walk to Well Road, take the line 42 bus to Ayr Bus Station, walk to Ayr, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Coleraine, walk 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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