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How to get fromGretna Green to Irelandby train, ferry, busferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Gretna Green to Ireland by train, ferry, busferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 55m
    €120–199

  2. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gretna Green to Auchinlecktrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    12h 30m
    €60–90

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Gretna Green to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    5h 59m
    €92–355

  4. Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane NCL - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    7h 3m
    €89–212

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus bus 785
    13h 49m

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 19m
    €87–222

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    6h 44m
    €66–200

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    6h 5m
    €67–235

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    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 57m
    €98–208

  10. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    6h 42m
    €85–226

Gretna Green to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Gretna Green, Scotland and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Gretna Green to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, then take the vehicle to Spencer Dock. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gretna Green to Burlington Road via Auchinleck, Well Road, Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, and Parnell Square East in around 12h 30m.

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