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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ireland 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
    11h 16m
    £105–182

  2. Train, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    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
    12h 3m
    £46–68

  3. 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

  4. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 10m
    £72–157

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Courtbus bus 500
    12h 13m

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 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
    13h 18m
    £46–65

  7. Fly from Dublin 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 56m
    £57–177

Ireland to Dumfries by tram, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Ireland and Dumfries, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Dumfries. However, you can take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, 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 Grand Canal Dock to Dumfries via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Well Road, and Auchinleck in around 12h 3m.

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