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

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There are 10 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

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    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeGLA - DUB
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain
    4h 33m
    €41–147

  2. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollytrainIc / ...
    9h 21m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Howthcar
    5h 45m
    €87–132

  4. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop Dbus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeEDI - DUB
    5h 18m
    €52–170

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeGLA - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    6h 7m
    €58–151

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

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeGLA - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    5h 56m
    €63–187

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

    1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop Dbus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeEDI - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    6h 53m
    €66–141

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

    1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop Dbus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeEDI - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    6h 47m
    €65–199

  9. Bus and ferry, bus via The Gresham Hotel

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus705x
    10h 20m

  10. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationbusX1
    10h 26m

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, take the line 782 bus to George's Quay, walk to Tara Street, then take the train to Howth. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Howth via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 9h 21m.

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