What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cardross?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cardross is to fly and train which costs £30 - £140 and takes 4h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Cardross?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Cardross is to fly and train which takes 4h 32m and costs £30 - £140.

How far is it from Dublin to Cardross?

The distance between Dublin and Cardross is 219 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Cardross without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Cardross without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 13m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Cardross?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Dublin to Cardross, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardross?

There are 949+ hotels available in Cardross.

Dublin to Cardross - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Dublin to Cardross by plane, train, busferry, ferry, car ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Cardrosstrain
4h 32m
£31–138
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
10h 13m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
11h 2m
£133–244
Train, car ferry, Bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
11h 7m
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Cardrosstrain
5h 48m
£56–174
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
5h 42m
£65–176
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
6h 10m
£61–145
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Cardrosstrain
6h 59m
£84–182
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Cardrosstrain
7h 27m
£81–171
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
10h 55m
Bus, bus and ferry via Swindon Street
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
11h 14m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardrosscar
6h 7m
£80–301

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Cardross.

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Distance: 217.8 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Cardross. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Dundas Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, then take the train to Cardross. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Cardross via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 10h 13m.

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