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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Ireland is to fly and tram which costs €30 - €140 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Ireland is to fly and tram which takes 4h 7m and costs €30 - €140.

How far is it from Scotland to Ireland?

The distance between Scotland and Ireland is 366 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 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Scotland to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1247+ hotels available in Ireland.

Scotland to Ireland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Ireland by plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or tram

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)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
4h 47m
€58–130
Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, tram
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
2. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
4h 7m
€34–133
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
8h 49m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Dublincar
5h 49m
€87–348
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 Grand Central to Dundalktrain
4h 27m
€57–135
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, tram
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the tram from Red Cow to Tallaghttram
4h 27m
€39–138
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 Grand Central to Dundalktrain
4h 36m
€62–143
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 Grand Central to Dundalktrain
4h 11m
€62–178
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
4h 34m
€65–195
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
4h 32m
€48–215

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

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Ireland.

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Distance: 366.4 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Scotland and Ireland?

Aer Lingus and Loganair fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB) every 4 hours.

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