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How to get fromSaint Andrews to Irelandby train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain 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 37m
    €80–171

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus bus 785
    13h 47m
    €42–167

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    13h 17m
    €179–298

  4. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    13h 23m
    €44–62

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    7h 19m
    €109–390

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    6h 14m
    €67–199

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

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain 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 Dundalktrain train
    6h 26m
    €84–189

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    6h 57m
    €76–219

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane EDI - ORK
    6h 22m
    €83–271

  10. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EDI - SNN
    6h 50m
    €74–253

  11. Bus, bus and ferry via Parnell Square East

    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    13h 47m
    €42–56

Saint Andrews to Ireland by bus, train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration13h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Saint Andrews to Ireland. However, you can take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Cupar, take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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, then take the train to Dundalk. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Spencer Dock via Railway Station, Cupar, Haymarket, Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 13h 17m.

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