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How to get fromScotland to Malin Headby train, bus, car ferry, car or busferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Scotland to Malin Head by train, bus, car ferry, car, or busferry

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  1. Train, bus, car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Stena Terminalbus bus 358 / ...
    3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Castlerocktrain train
    5. Drive from Castlerock to Malin Headcar car
    12h 14m
    €87–125

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Malin Headcar car
    5h 54m
    €85–126

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus bus 212
    12h 19m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Scotland and Malin Head, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Malin Head. However, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Girvan, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, walk to Stena Line terminus, take the line 96 bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Yorkgate, take the train to Castlerock, then drive to Malin Head. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Malin Head via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Derry Londonderry Bus Station, Derry Patrick Street, Carndonagh, and Malin Head in around 12h 19m.

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