What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Stirling Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Stirling Castle is to fly and train which costs £35 - £130 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Stirling Castle?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Stirling Castle is to fly and train which takes 4h 35m and costs £35 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Stirling Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Stirling Castle. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Haugh Road via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Dublin to Stirling Castle?

The distance between Dublin and Stirling Castle is 232 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Stirling Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Stirling Castle without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Stirling Castle?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Dublin to Stirling Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Stirling Castle bus from?

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

Where does the Dublin to Stirling Castle bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Stirling Castle?

There are 1523+ hotels available in Stirling Castle.

Dublin to Stirling Castle - 11 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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 Stirlingtrain
4h 35m
£37–129
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 Stirlingtrain
10h 18m
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
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
11h 14m
£186–363
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Stirling Castlecar
6h 20m
£87–139
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 Stirlingtrain
4h 54m
£49–155
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 Stirlingtrain
6h 4m
£61–147
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 Stirlingtrain
5h 45m
£56–176
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 Stirlingtrain
6h 13m
£52–145
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 Stirlingtrain
6h 32m
£63–136
Bus, bus and ferry, train
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
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
11h
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 Haugh Roadbus M8
11h

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

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Stirling Castle.

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Distance: 230.4 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Stirling Castle, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Stirling Castle. 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 Renfield Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Stirling, then walk to Stirling Castle. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Stirling Castle via Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, and Stirling in around 10h 18m.

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