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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Dublin is to fly which costs €40 - €150 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Dublin is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs €40 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Dublin?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at The Gresham Hotel via Europa Bus Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Scotland to Dublin?

The distance between Scotland and Dublin is 312 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Dublin without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 8h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Scotland to Dublin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Dublin bus from?

Scotland to Dublin bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Scotland to Dublin bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1066+ hotels available in Dublin.

Scotland to Dublin - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Dublin by plane, busferry, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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

Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3h 44m
€42–146
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain 1_Gc->Dn
8h 53m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
5h 41m
€87–127
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
4h 3m
€49–161
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
4h 21m
€63–186
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
5h 56m
€60–138
Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
5h 36m
€56–153
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
5h 50m
€58–176
Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
5h 25m
€59–191
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
9h 17m
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
9h 31m

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

45Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Dublin.

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Distance: 312.3 km
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Scotland and Dublin, Ireland?

Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) every 4 hours.

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