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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Ireland is to fly which costs €35 - €140 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Ireland is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €35 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Westland Row via Grand Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Scotland to Ireland?

The distance between Scotland and Ireland is 325 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Ireland without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 9h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Scotland to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Ireland bus from?

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

Where does the Scotland to Ireland bus arrive?

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

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

Book your Scotland to Ireland bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 715+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Ireland 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
4h 17m
€35–137
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 Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
9h 17m
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
€60–122
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 Dundalktrain
4h 44m
€48–142
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
4h 33m
€45–153
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 Dundalktrain
4h 27m
€51–171
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 Dundalktrain
4h 48m
€58–137
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
4h 35m
€74–190
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
4h 32m
€40–187
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus 785
9h 38m
Bus and ferry, bus via Burlington Road
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 44m

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

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1h 6mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Ireland.

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Distance: 324.6 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Scotland and Ireland?

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

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