There are 7 ways to get from Fife to Ireland by train, plane, bus, car ferry or car
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Recommended option
Train to Edinburgh, fly • 3h 27m
6 alternative options
Train to Glasgow, fly • 5h 25m
Bus, car ferry • 13h 32m
Bus, car ferry, train • 14h 4m
Train, car ferry • 16h 10m
Bus, car ferry via Lancaster • 17h 13m
Drive, car ferry • 6h 58m
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International entry into Ireland from United Kingdom
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Conditions of entry into Ireland from United Kingdom
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Ireland
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Yes, entry into Ireland is currently allowed from United Kingdom.
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Last updated: 3 Aug 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fife to Ireland is to train and fly which costs £23 - £140 and takes 3h 27m.
The quickest way to get from Fife to Ireland is to train and fly which costs £23 - £140 and takes 3h 27m.
The distance between Fife and Ireland is 501 km.
The best way to get from Fife to Ireland without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 13h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Fife to Ireland, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Aer Lingus and Ryanair offer flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport.
There are six+ hotels available in Ireland. Prices start at €100 per night.
- Distance: 501.3 km
- Duration: 3h 27m
What companies run services between Fife, Scotland and Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Fife to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, take the walk to Gogar, Edinburgh Gateway, take the tram to Edinburgh Airport, take the walk to Edinburgh airport, fly to Dublin, take the walk to Zone 15, stop 7348, then take the line 41 bus to Swords. Alternatively, you can take the train to Dundee, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, take the walk to Glasgow Bothwell Street, take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, take the walk to Glasgow airport, fly to Dublin, take the walk to Zone 15, stop 7348, then take the line 41 bus to Swords.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €300
Flights from Glasgow to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €260
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €190
Flights from Glasgow to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €180
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €29
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- €10 - €15
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €22 - €29
Train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €65
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- €20 - €29
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €45 - €65
Train from Cupar to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €35
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- €11 - €16
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €25 - €35
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast City Centre, Lanyon Place to Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €23
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €15 - €18
- Flexible
- €19 - €23
- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90 - €310
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- €90 - €120
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €230 - €310
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Cupar, Trading Estate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- 0871 266 33 33
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairnryan, Stena Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- Scottish Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 844 7118
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Belfast, Glengall Street to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €17
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- feedback@translink.co.uk
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Belfast Europa Bus Centre to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €11
- Schedules at
- translink.co.uk
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- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Lancaster University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €24
- Website
- Megabus UK
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Glasgow to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- Website
- stenaline.co.uk
Car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Stena Line
- Phone
- 01304 448866.
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Bootle to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €150
- Website
- P&O Ferries
- Passenger & Car Saver
- €119
- Passenger & Car Flexi
- €142
- Overnight Cabin
- €48
- Website
- steam-packet.com
Car ferry from Heysham to Isle of Man Douglas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €65
- Website
- Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €330
- Website
- Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
- Foot Passanger
- €46
- Motorcycle&Adult
- €166
- Car&Adult
- €325
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