How to travel from Newry to Dumfries, United Kingdom
The distance between Newry and Dumfries is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Newry to Dumfries by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dumfries → Newry if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries.
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£90($110)
Multiple operators
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Dumfries Buccleuch Street.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£23($27)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the train to Kilmarnock and then to Dumfries.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£47($56)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Dumfries.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£32($38)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newry and Dumfries
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newry to Dumfries by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($110).
The distance between Newry and Dumfries is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (125 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Newry and Dumfries by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Newry to Dumfries is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £90 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Newry and Dumfries is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Newry and Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Newry and Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newry to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Dumfries is Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Dumfries. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Newry to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Dumfries Buccleuch Street. instead which will take 6h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newry to Dumfries is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around £23 ($27).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newry and Dumfries
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 60m | £90($110) | every 3 hours | 386km (240 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 55m | £83($100) | every 3 hours | 416km (258 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 6h 35m | £23($27) | every 4 hours | 286km (178 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 7h 10m | £47($56) | twice daily | 379km (235 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 35m | £32($38) | every 4 hours | 259km (161 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newry and Dumfries
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Translink UK
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Dumfries
The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Dumfries
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Dumfries
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 102km (64 miles) from Dumfries