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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Dublin is to drive and car ferry which costs €85 - €140 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Dublin is to train and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €35 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Dublin?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Quay Street and arriving at The Gresham Hotel via Waterloo Lane, Glasgow Buchanan and Europa Bus Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Dublin?

The distance between Dumbarton and Dublin is 347 km.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Dublin without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 10h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Dumbarton to Dublin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Dublin bus from?

Dumbarton to Dublin bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Dumbarton to Dublin bus arrive?

Dumbarton to Dublin bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1082+ hotels available in Dublin.

Dumbarton to Dublin - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Dumbarton to Dublin by train, plane, busferry, 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.

Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
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1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
4h 31m
€39–218
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Rail
10h 38m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
5h 54m
€89–131
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
5h 23m
€65–203
Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
6h 32m
€56–233
Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
6h 15m
€60–271
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
7h 26m
€77–168
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
7h 14m
€74–206
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
11h 42m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Howard Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 4
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
13h 13m

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

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1h 5mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 347.1 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dumbarton to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, walk to Dundas Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, then take the bus to Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Dublin Connolly via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 10h 38m.

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