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

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There are 9 ways to get from Glasgow to Slane Castle by busferry, train, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus and ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain train Ic
    10h 4m
    €40–55

  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 Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    3. Take the bus from Abbey St to Slanebus bus 980
    11h 57m
    €32–154

  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 Slane Castlecar car
    5h 25m
    €82–339

  4. 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 Airport Zone 13 to Navan R147bus bus
    6h 14m
    €53–159

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, line 190 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 Droghedatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Slanebus bus
    6h 38m
    €79–166

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, line 190 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 Droghedatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Slanebus bus
    6h 22m
    €83–209

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, 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 bus from Airport Zone 13 to Navan R147bus bus
    7h 3m
    €60–176

  8. 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 Droghedatrain train
    7h 27m
    €79–168

  9. 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 Droghedatrain train
    7h 16m
    €83–186

Glasgow to Slane Castle by busferry, train, bus, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Slane Castle, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Slane Castle. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Drogheda, walk to Bryanstown Mnr, take the bus to Drogheda Bus, take the line 190 bus to Slane, then walk to Slane Castle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow to Slane Castle via Cairnryan and Larne in around 5h 25m.

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