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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Dunblane is to fly and train which costs £40 - £140 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Dunblane is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Dunblane?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Dunblane station. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Dunblane Police Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

How far is it from Dublin to Dunblane?

The distance between Dublin and Dunblane is 257 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Dunblane without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 10h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Dublin to Dunblane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Dunblane bus from?

Dublin to Dunblane bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Dunblane bus arrive?

Dublin to Dunblane bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Dunblane?

There are 488+ hotels available in Dunblane.

Dublin to Dunblane - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Dunblane by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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 Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dunblanetrain
4h 51m
£50–153
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain
4h 57m
£41–133
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus
10h 31m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunblanecar
6h 21m
£83–123
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great 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 Dunblanetrain
6h 2m
£59–165
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dunblanetrain
6h 29m
£62–130
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain
6h 35m
£57–140
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain
6h 8m
£59–175
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunblanetrain
6h 54m
£49–269
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain
10h 41m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus
10h 51m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Dunblane.

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Distance: 255.9 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Dunblane. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Park Station, walk to Edinburgh Park, then take the train to Dunblane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Gresham Hotel to Dunblane Police Station via Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 10h 31m.

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