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How to get fromGlasgow to Howthby plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow to Howth by plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain train
    4h 40m
    €31–149

  2. Bus and ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    9h 50m
    €27–36

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Howthcar car
    5h 55m
    €88–349

  4. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    5h 29m
    €38–156

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 3m
    €65–148

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    5h 47m
    €69–191

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 52m
    €65–150

  8. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 41m
    €69–168

Glasgow to Howth by busferry, train, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Howth. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Aston Quay, walk to Tara Street, then take the train to Howth. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Main Street Howth via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, and Five Lamps in around 9h 50m.

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