What is the cheapest way to get from Malin Head to Scotland?

The cheapest way to get from Malin Head to Scotland is to drive and car ferry which costs £70 - £110 and takes 6h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malin Head to Scotland?

The fastest way to get from Malin Head to Scotland is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 1m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Malin Head and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Malin Head to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Malin Head and arriving at Glasgow Buchanan via Carndonagh, Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Malin Head to Scotland?

The distance between Malin Head and Scotland is 180 miles.

How do I travel from Malin Head to Scotland without a car?

The best way to get from Malin Head to Scotland without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Malin Head to Scotland?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Malin Head to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malin Head to Scotland bus from?

Malin Head to Scotland bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Derry Londonderry Bus Station.

Where does the Malin Head to Scotland bus arrive?

Malin Head to Scotland bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1379+ hotels available in Scotland.

Malin Head to Scotland - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 954 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Malin Head to Scotland by bus, plane, car, train, car ferry, or busferry

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

Line 954 bus, line 952 bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Malin Head to Carndonaghbus
2. Take the bus from Carndonagh to Derry Patrick Streetbus
3. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LDY - GLA
6h 20m
Drive, train, car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Malin Head to Castlerockcar
2. Take the train from Castlerock to Yorkgatetrain
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
4. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Rail Stationbus 360 / ...
5. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
11h 50m
£73–111
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebus 212 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
12h 20m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Malin Head to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Glasgowcar
6h 1m
£73–109

City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

3Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Malin Head to Scotland.

Launch map view

Distance: 178.5 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Malin Head, Ireland and Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Malin Head to Scotland. However, you can walk to Malin Head, take the line 954 bus to Carndonagh, take the line 952 bus to Derry Patrick Street, walk to Derry Londonderry Bus Station, take the line 234 bus to City of Derry Airport, walk to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, then take the line 500 bus to Renfield Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Malin Head to Glasgow Central via Castlerock, Yorkgate, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Rail Station, Girvan, and Ayr in around 11h 50m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.