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

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

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  1. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EDI - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    7h 42m
    €61–242

  2. Bus and ferry, bus via Galway

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus bus 761 / ...
    4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus bus 350
    14h 13m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Doolincar car
    8h 36m
    €117–388

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus
    9h 59m
    €63–186

  5. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus
    10h 48m
    €69–198

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus
    11h 37m
    €97–199

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, 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 Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus
    11h 21m
    €102–237

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to Cork Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane GLA - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    10h 4m
    €95–266

  9. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane EDI - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    10h 38m
    €77–258

  10. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 300
    4. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolinbus bus 350
    15h 36m

  11. Bus and ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 271
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus bus 65
    4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    16h 34m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 649 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Doolin. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Ennis Station, then take the bus to Doolin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Doolin via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 13, and ATU Galway in around 14h 13m.

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