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

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

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  1. Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus bus
    5h 24m
    €50–158

  2. Bus and ferry, train

    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
    9h 49m

  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
    €80–338

  4. 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 Drogheda Busbus bus
    6h 13m
    €58–175

  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
    €78–171

  6. 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 Droghedatrain train
    6h 21m
    €78–209

  7. 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
    €78–168

  8. 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 15m
    €78–186

  9. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Abbey St to Slanebus bus 980
    11h 35m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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 line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 13, 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 Buchanan to Slane Castle via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, Drogheda, Bryanstown Mnr, Drogheda Bus, and Slane in around 9h 49m.

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