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

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There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Cardross by plane, train, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Cardrosstrain train
    5h 1m
    £30–132

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    11h 7m
    £15–21

  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 Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    10h 25m
    £29–42

  4. Ferry, train

    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 Glasgow Centraltrain train
    11h
    £134–226

  5. 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 Cardrosscar car
    6h 7m
    £79–300

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Cardrosstrain train
    5h 51m
    £55–169

  7. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHD - GLA
    6h 10m
    £59–160

  8. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    6h 38m
    £57–124

  9. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHD - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Cardrosstrain train
    7h
    £81–177

  10. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BFS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Cardrosstrain train
    7h 33m
    £77–161

  11. Bus, bus and ferry via Townend Road

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus bus 705x
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    11h 37m
    £24–38

Dublin to Cardross by train, busferry, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Cardross. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to French Street, walk to Dalmuir, then take the train to Cardross. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Cardross via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Kings theatre, and Charing Cross (Glasgow) in around 10h 25m.

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