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How to get fromHelensburgh to Dublinby train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Helensburgh to Dublin by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    4h 52m
    €39–148

  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 Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    12h 21m
    €29–39

  3. 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 Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    10h 35m
    €36–53

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    6h 16m
    €93–357

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    5h 44m
    €67–198

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 35m
    €73–157

  7. 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 Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 18m
    €77–200

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

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Parktrain 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 Dublin Connollytrain train
    7h 26m
    €94–192

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Parktrain train
    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 Dublin Connollytrain train
    7h 15m
    €98–210

Helensburgh to Dublin by train, bus, and busferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Helensburgh to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Dalmuir, walk to Swindon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Dublin Connolly via Charing Cross (Glasgow), Garnet Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Grand Central in around 10h 35m.

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