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How to get fromGlasgow to Carlingfordby bus, car ferry, car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Glasgow to Carlingford by bus, car ferry, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Carlingfordcar car
    6h 46m

  2. Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, line 161 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Newrytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Carlingfordbus bus
    6h 1m
    €60–146

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Carlingfordcar car
    5h 2m
    €72–323

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, line 161 bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Newrytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Carlingfordbus bus
    5h 45m
    €65–174

  5. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Newrytrain train
    6h 49m
    €60–143

  6. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Newrytrain train
    6h 38m
    €65–166

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 32m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 290.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Carlingford. However, you can take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Carlingford. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow to Carlingford via Cairnryan and Larne in around 5h 2m.

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