What is the cheapest way to get from Rutherglen to Culdaff?

The cheapest way to get from Rutherglen to Culdaff is to drive and car ferry which costs €80 - €260 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rutherglen to Culdaff?

The fastest way to get from Rutherglen to Culdaff is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 41m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Rutherglen and Culdaff?

No, there is no direct bus from Rutherglen to Culdaff. However, there are services departing from Mill Street and arriving at Culdaff via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 12 and Derry Patrick Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Rutherglen to Culdaff?

The distance between Rutherglen and Culdaff is 274 km.

How do I travel from Rutherglen to Culdaff without a car?

The best way to get from Rutherglen to Culdaff without a car is to Bus and car ferry and train which takes 11h 38m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rutherglen to Culdaff?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Rutherglen to Culdaff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rutherglen to Culdaff bus from?

Rutherglen to Culdaff bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Rutherglen to Culdaff bus arrive?

Rutherglen to Culdaff bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Culdaff?

There are 377+ hotels available in Culdaff.

Rutherglen to Culdaff - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Rutherglen to Culdaff by train, plane, bus, car ferry, busferry, or car

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

Train, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rutherglen to Anderston
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)GLA - LDY
3. Take the bus from Derry Patrick Street to Culdaff
6h 9m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Rutherglen to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Culdaff
5h 41m
€83–252
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
4. Take the bus from Derry Patrick Street to Culdaff952
11h 38m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 12 to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212 / ...
3. Take the bus from Derry Patrick Street to Culdaff952
12h 11m
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Derry Patrick Street to Culdaff952
13h
Bus and ferry, train, bus via Belfast
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry0
3. Take the bus from Derry Patrick Street to Culdaff952
13h 1m

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

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Map of how to get from Rutherglen to Culdaff.

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Distance: 273.9 km
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Rutherglen, Scotland and Culdaff, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Rutherglen to Culdaff. However, you can take the train to Anderston, walk to Glasgow Waterloo Street, take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport (LDY), walk to City of Derry Airport, take the line 234 bus to Derry Londonderry Bus Station, walk to Derry Patrick Street, then take the bus to Culdaff. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rutherglen to Culdaff via Glasgow Central Low Level, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, and Derry Patrick Street in around 11h 38m.

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