What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Athy?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Athy is to fly and line 782 bus and train which costs €40 - €150 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Athy?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Athy is to fly and line 782 bus and train which takes 5h 51m and costs €40 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Athy?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow to Athy. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Barrow Quay via Glengall Street, Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Athy?

The distance between Glasgow and Athy is 396 km.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Athy without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Athy without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 10h 54m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Athy?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Glasgow to Athy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Athy bus from?

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

Where does the Glasgow to Athy bus arrive?

Glasgow to Athy bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Athy?

There are 138+ hotels available in Athy.

Glasgow to Athy - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 782 bus

There are 10 ways to get from Glasgow to Athy by plane, bus, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, line 782 bus, train
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19 to Heuston Stationbus
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain
5h 51m
€44–145
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain
6h 41m
€43–167
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
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain Re / ...
10h 54m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Athycar
6h 39m
€69–137
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
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain
7h 42m
€68–171
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
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain
7h 25m
€73–199
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
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
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain
8h 32m
€67–143
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
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
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athytrain
8h 20m
€64–151
Bus and ferry, bus via Kildare
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kildarebus 726
12h 17m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
3. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Athybus 130
12h 19m

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

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Distance: 396 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Athy, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Athy. However, you can take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Athy. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Athy via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 54m.

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