What is the cheapest way to get from Ireland to Scotland?

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Scotland is to fly which costs £27 - £120 and takes 3h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ireland to Scotland?

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 3h 43m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Westland Row and arriving at Glasgow Buchanan via Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Ireland to Scotland?

The distance between Ireland and Scotland is 205 miles.

How do I travel from Ireland to Scotland without a car?

The best way to get from Ireland to Scotland without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 9h 50m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ireland to Scotland?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Ireland to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Scotland bus from?

Ireland to Scotland bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Westland Row station.

Where does the Ireland to Scotland bus arrive?

Ireland to Scotland bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Grand Central Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ireland to Scotland?

Book your Ireland to Scotland bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1520+ hotels available in Scotland.

Ireland to Scotland - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 12 ways to get from Ireland to Scotland by train, plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or tram

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

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
4h 8m
£54–129
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
3h 57m
£27–112
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus 785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
9h 50m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Glasgowcar
5h 48m
£77–295
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3h 43m
£52–154
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
4h 11m
£49–123
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
4h 36m
£51–123
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
4h 22m
£35–127
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
4h 15m
£38–185
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
4h 50m
£59–154
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
9h 57m
Bus, bus and ferry via Terminal 1 Zone 2
1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
10h 19m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

27Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Scotland.

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Distance: 203.5 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Ireland and Scotland?

Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) every 3 hours.

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