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How to get fromDublin to Cardrossby plane, train, busferry, ferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Cardrosstrain train
    4h 49m
    £31–123

  2. Train, bus and ferry

    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
    10h 14m

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    11h 1m
    £135–247

  4. Train, car ferry, Bus

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    11h 8m

  5. Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Cardrosstrain train
    5h 50m
    £57–164

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

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHD - GLA
    5h 56m
    £65–171

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

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    6h 24m
    £60–135

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

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly 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 train from Edinburgh Park to Cardrosstrain train
    6h 57m
    £85–177

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

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BFS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Cardrosstrain train
    7h 25m
    £81–166

  10. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    10h 56m

  11. Bus, bus and ferry via Swindon Street

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    11h 3m

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardrosscar car
    6h 7m
    £79–300

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

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Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 213.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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 Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to French Street, walk to Dalmuir, 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 14m.

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