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How to get fromDundalk to Prestwickby car, car ferry, train, busferry, ferry, plane or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Dundalk to Prestwick by car, car ferry, train, busferry, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Dundalk to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestwickcar
    4h 25m
    £55–198

  2. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Streettrain1 Dn->Gc
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry923
    7h 34m

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
    4. Take the train from Stranraer to Prestwick Towntrain
    8h 38m
    £75–306

  4. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Streettrain
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBFS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
    5h 18m
    £59–145

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centralbus184 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry923
    7h 35m

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

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Streettrain
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBHD - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
    4h 53m
    £60–180

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Dundalk Dublin Road to Dublin, Airportbus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeDUB - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
    5h 36m
    £55–169

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Prestwick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Prestwick. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Prestwick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Kyle Street via Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 7h 34m.

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