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

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There are 7 ways to get from Glasgow to Northern Ireland by plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport

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    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    2h 21m
    £36–128

  2. Bus and ferry

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    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    6h 25m
    £4

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    4h 6m
    £50–258

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    2h 46m
    £33–92

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    3h 36m
    £50–142

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    3h 52m
    £45–126

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to City Of Derry Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane GLA - LDY
    3h 31m
    £82–229

Glasgow to Northern Ireland by busferry

Calendar21Weekly Busferry
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

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

easyJet and Aer Lingus fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) twice daily. Alternatively, Translink operates a vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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