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

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There are 4 ways to get from Scotland to Malin Head by busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Bus and ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Drive from New Street to Malin Headcar car
    9h 49m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Malin Headcar car
    6h 1m
    €77–332

  3. Bus and ferry, drive via Belfast

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Drive from New Street to Malin Headcar car
    10h 3m

  4. Bus, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from High Street to Bushmills War Memorialbus bus 221
    4. Drive from Bushmills War Memorial to Malin Headcar car
    10h 39m

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 vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Bridge Street, take the line 222 bus to New Street, then drive to Malin Head. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow to Malin Head via Cairnryan and Larne in around 6h 1m.

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