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

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

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  1. Bus, car ferry, train, 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. Take the train from York Street to Castlerocktrain train Re
    4. Drive from Castlerock to Malin Headcar car
    10h 28m
    €61–99

  2. Bus and ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Drive from Magherafelt Bus Station to Malin Headcar car
    11h 32m
    €32–42

  3. Train, bus, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 358 / ...
    3. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from York Street to Castlerocktrain train Re
    5. Drive from Castlerock to Malin Headcar car
    12h 11m
    €95–156

  4. 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 Malin Headcar car
    6h 1m
    €82–349

  5. Fly, line 952 bus, line 954 bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane GLA - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Derry Patrick St to Carndonaghbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carndonagh to Malin Headbus bus
    7h 17m
    €102–280

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

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Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408 km
  • Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Malin Head, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Malin Head. However, you can take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, walk to Stena Line terminus, take the line 96 bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to York Street, take the train to Castlerock, then drive to Malin Head. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central to Malin Head via Ayr, Girvan, Rail Station, Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, York Street, and Castlerock in around 12h 11m.

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