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 €45 - €170 and takes 4h 31m.

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 12m and costs €40 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Ireland station. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Dublin Busaras Bus Station via Grand Central Bus Stand 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Scotland to Ireland?

The distance between Scotland and Ireland is 367 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 8h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 1062+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Scotland to Ireland by plane, train, busferry, 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 Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
4h 48m
€58–125
Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
4h 12m
€43–158
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
8h 56m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublin
5h 41m
€87–132
Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
4h 28m
€55–150
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
4h 31m
€49–163
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
4h 42m
€57–183
Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
4h 17m
€57–188
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)ABZ - DUB
4h 49m
€62–204
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
4h 48m
€45–157
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
9h 31m
Bus and ferry, bus via Burlington Road
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel705x
9h 45m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

36Weekly Planes

51 minAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Ireland.

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Distance: 367.3 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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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