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How to get fromGlasgow to Buncranaby plane, train, car ferry, busferry, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to Buncrana by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane GLA - LDY
    2h 37m
    €94–234

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Buncranacar car
    5h 32m
    €75–328

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from York Street to Londonderrytrain train Re
    10h 38m
    €126–420

  4. Bus and ferry, train, drive, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast Stena Line Terminusbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from York Street to Castlerocktrain train Re
    3. Drive from Castlerock to Movillecar car
    4. Take the bus from Moville to Cockhill Rdbus bus 959
    11h 53m

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Cockhill Rdbus bus 933
    14h 52m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket€96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 241.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Buncrana, Ireland?

Loganair flies from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) 4 times a week.

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