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

The cheapest way to get from Garlieston to Dublin is to drive and car ferry which costs €75 - €110 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Garlieston to Dublin is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 1m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Garlieston and Dublin?

No, there is no direct bus from Garlieston to Dublin. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at The Gresham Hotel via Dashwood Square, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Europa Bus Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

How far is it from Garlieston to Dublin?

The distance between Garlieston and Dublin is 340 km.

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

The best way to get from Garlieston to Dublin without a car is to taxi and car ferry and train which takes 7h 28m and costs €140 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Garlieston to Dublin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Garlieston to Dublin bus from?

Garlieston to Dublin bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Dashwood Square station.

Where does the Garlieston to Dublin bus arrive?

Garlieston to Dublin bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Port Rodie station.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1080+ hotels available in Dublin.

Garlieston to Dublin - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, car ferry, bus

There are 6 ways to get from Garlieston to Dublin by taxi, car ferry, train, bus, car, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, car ferry, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Garlieston to Cairnryantaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
7h 28m
€140–399
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Garlieston to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
5h 1m
€75–110
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from South Crescent to Port Rodie Ferry Terminalbus 416
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
9h 11m
Bus, car ferry, train via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the bus from South Crescent to Port Rodie Ferry Terminalbus 416
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
9h 48m
Bus, car ferry, train via Dashwood Square
1. Take the bus from Dashwood Square to Port Rodiebus 500
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
9h 57m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dashwood Square to Port Rodiebus 500
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
10h 24m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Garlieston to Dublin.

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Distance: 339.8 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Garlieston to Dublin. However, you can take the taxi to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, walk to Larne Harbour, take the train to Belfast Great Central, then take the train to Dublin Connolly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Dublin Connolly via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, and Belfast Great Central in around 9h 11m.

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