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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Falkirk is to fly and train which costs £40 - £140 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Falkirk is to fly and train which takes 4h 15m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Grahamston Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Dublin to Falkirk?

The distance between Dublin and Falkirk is 223 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Falkirk without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 10h 36m and costs £65 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Dublin to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Falkirk bus from?

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

Where does the Dublin to Falkirk bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 849+ hotels available in Falkirk.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Dublin to Falkirk by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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 to Falkirk Hightrain
4h 15m
£42–135
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
10h 36m
£68–98
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain 1_Dn->Gc
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
10h 43m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Falkirkcar
6h 15m
£82–123
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 Falkirk Grahamstontrain
4h 22m
£52–150
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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
5h 32m
£61–162
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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
6h
£63–127
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
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
5h 53m
£56–142
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
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
5h 25m
£58–177
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 Falkirk Grahamstontrain
6h 23m
£44–214
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 Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
11h 15m
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 Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
11h 35m

Dublin to Falkirk by train, foot, bus, and car ferry

40Weekly Services

10h 36mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.2 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Falkirk. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Falkirk High. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Falkirk High via Belfast Great Central, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 36m.

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