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How to get fromHelensburgh to Dublinby train, plane, ferry, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Helensburgh to Dublin by train, plane, ferry, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    4h 52m
    €39–168

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    11h 41m
    €20–28

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    11h 36m
    €165–272

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    6h 16m
    €94–368

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    5h 45m
    €67–208

  6. 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 57m
    €65–150

  7. 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
    6h 36m
    €72–193

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Parktrain train
    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
    7h 50m
    €88–185

  9. Bus and ferry, bus via Shopping Centre Entrance

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)bus bus 705x
    12h 22m
    €30–46

Helensburgh to Dublin by train and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Helensburgh to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Dalmuir, walk to Swindon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 11h 36m.

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