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

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There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to West Kilbride by plane, train, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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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 West Kilbridetrain train
    5h 8m
    £38–147

  2. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    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 bus from Ayr Bus Station to Manse Roadbus bus 585
    9h 56m

  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 West Kilbridecar car
    5h 33m
    £72–290

  4. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to West Kilbridetrain train
    6h 18m
    £67–184

  5. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to West Kilbridetrain train
    6h 46m
    £67–153

  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 Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbridetrain train
    6h 27m
    £54–191

  7. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Manse Roadbus bus 585
    10h 18m

  8. 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
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Manse Roadbus bus 585
    10h 38m

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

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 222.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to West Kilbride. 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 West Kilbride. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Manse Road via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 9h 56m.

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