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

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There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow to Ireland by plane, train, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    4h 33m
    €49–128

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus bus 785
    9h 53m
    €25–144

  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 Dublincar car
    5h 49m
    €88–359

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    4h 13m
    €36–157

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    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 Dundalktrain train
    4h 11m
    €56–171

  6. 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 Dundalktrain train
    5h 22m
    €51–130

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    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
    5h 2m
    €43–164

  8. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    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
    5h 11m
    €64–236

Glasgow to Ireland by busferry and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Glasgow to Ireland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 314.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Ireland?

Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) every 4 hours.

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