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

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

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Irvinetrain train
    4h 40m
    £38–135

  2. 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 Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 22m

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    9h 46m
    £94–334

  4. Train, car ferry, Bus

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayrbus bus 923
    10h 14m

  5. Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain train
    5h 36m
    £44–165

  6. 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
    5h 49m
    £71–182

  7. 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 17m
    £66–151

  8. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, 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 bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain train
    6h 46m
    £71–172

  9. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 43m

  10. Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station

    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 Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    10h 4m

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Irvinecar car
    5h 23m
    £70–286

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 216.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Irvine. 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 Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, then take the train to Irvine. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to East Road via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 9h 22m.

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