What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Falkirk Wheel?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Falkirk Wheel is to bus and bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station which costs £11 - £15 and takes 11h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Falkirk Wheel?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Falkirk Wheel is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) and arriving at Three Bridges roundabout via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

How far is it from Dublin to Falkirk Wheel?

The distance between Dublin and Falkirk Wheel is 244 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Falkirk Wheel without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Falkirk Wheel without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 46m and costs £25 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Falkirk Wheel?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Dublin to Falkirk Wheel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Falkirk Wheel bus from?

Dublin to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) station.

Where does the Dublin to Falkirk Wheel bus arrive?

Dublin to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.

Where can I stay near Falkirk Wheel?

There are 2676+ hotels available in Falkirk Wheel.

Dublin to Falkirk Wheel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

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

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Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Camelontrain
4h 57m
£41–143
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
11h 28m
£11–14
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
10h 46m
£25–35
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Falkirk Wheelcar
6h 17m
£82–306
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Camelontrain
5h 39m
£30–140
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
6h 7m
£67–151
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Camelontrain
6h 40m
£62–135
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
6h 49m
£59–178
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Camelontrain
7h 17m
£56–137
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Camelontrain
7h 5m
£63–211
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) to Belfast Glengallbus 705x
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
11h 8m
£21–29

Dublin to Falkirk Wheel by train, busferry, bus, and foot

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Distance: 243 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Falkirk Wheel, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Falkirk Wheel. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Park Station, walk to Edinburgh Park, take the train to Camelon, then walk to Falkirk Wheel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Falkirk Wheel via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Three Bridges roundabout in around 10h 46m.

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