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How to get fromIreland to Glasgowby train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, tram, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Glasgow by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, tram, or bus

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  1. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

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    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHD - GLA
    3h 51m
    £52–154

  2. Train, bus and ferry

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    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 38m
    £22–31

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Glasgowcar car
    5h 48m
    £75–294

  4. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    4h 19m
    £47–113

  5. Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram tram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    4h 4m
    £27–122

  6. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHD - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 38m
    £50–129

  7. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BFS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 6m
    £47–118

  8. Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 52m
    £33–127

  9. Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane ORK - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 45m
    £44–192

  10. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 50m
    £22–116

  11. Bus, bus and ferry via Terminal 1 Zone 2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus 705x
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    10h 19m
    £23–30

Ireland to Glasgow by train and busferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Ireland and Glasgow, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Glasgow. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 10, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, then take the line 500 bus to Dundas Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Canal Dock to Glasgow Buchanan via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Belfast, Europa Buscentre in around 9h 38m.

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