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

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There are 9 ways to get from Motherwell to Dublin by train, plane, ferry, 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 Motherwell to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    4h 15m
    €33–146

  2. Bus and ferry, train

    cheapest
    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 6m
    €29–40

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Motherwell 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 57m
    €153–244

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Motherwell to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    6h 1m
    €89–351

  5. Line 242 bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Maxim Business Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    5h 1m
    €37–157

  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
    5h 57m
    €67–155

  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
    5h 40m
    €71–198

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

    1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park 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 Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 43m
    €64–156

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

    1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park 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 Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 31m
    €68–169

Motherwell to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Motherwell to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to West Campbell Street, take the line 500 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 Motherwell to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 9h 57m.

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