What is the cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Ireland is to bus and bus and ferry via Parnell Square East which costs €40 - €60 and takes 14h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galashiels to Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs €65 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Galashiels and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Bridge Street and arriving at Westland Row via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.

How far is it from Galashiels to Ireland?

The distance between Galashiels and Ireland is 419 km.

How do I travel from Galashiels to Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Galashiels to Ireland without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 51m and costs €45 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Galashiels to Ireland?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Galashiels to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Ireland bus from?

Galashiels to Ireland bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.

Where does the Galashiels to Ireland bus arrive?

Galashiels to Ireland bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1144+ hotels available in Ireland.

Galashiels to Ireland - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Galashiels to Ireland by train, plane, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
5h 38m
€76–169
Bus, bus and ferry via Parnell Square East
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus
14h 31m
€40–58
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
11h 51m
€49–95
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
12h 25m
€171–281
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galashiels to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Dublincar
6h 49m
€102–370
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
5h 27m
€80–182
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
5h 24m
€63–182
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
6h 17m
€84–237
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
5h 23m
€68–264
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
6h 19m
€60–197
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NCL - DUB
7h 2m
€86–265
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus 785
13h 42m
€41–172

Galashiels to Ireland by train, foot, and busferry

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11h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 418.8 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Galashiels to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Dundalk. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galashiels to Grand Canal Dock via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 11h 51m.

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