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

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

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  1. Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus

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    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
    3. Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Carrickmacrossbus bus
    5h 55m
    €67–150

  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 Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 212 / ...
    10h 14m
    €19–26

  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 Letterkennycar car
    5h 35m
    €79–334

  4. 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
    5h 39m
    €71–193

  5. 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 12 to Castleblayneybus bus
    5h 30m
    €44–158

  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
    6h 44m
    €67–152

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane GLA - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Letterkenny Busbus bus
    5h 11m
    €109–257

  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 Dundalktrain train
    6h 33m
    €71–170

Glasgow to Ulster by busferry and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Ulster. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dundalk, walk to Dundalk Stn, then take the bus to Carrickmacross. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Letterkenny Bus via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 7, and Derry Bus Station in around 10h 14m.

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