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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to NUIG is to fly and train which costs €50 - €160 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to NUIG is to fly and bus which takes 6h 43m and costs €75 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and NUIG?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to NUIG station. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Scotland to NUIG?

The distance between Scotland and NUIG is 615 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to NUIG without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 12h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Scotland to NUIG, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to NUIG bus from?

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

Where does the Scotland to NUIG bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near NUIG?

There are 613+ hotels available in NUIG.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to NUIG by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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 Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
6h 49m
€62–223
Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
7h 42m
€54–160
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
12h 13m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to NUIGcar
7h 37m
€80–157
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
6h 43m
€77–163
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 3m
€55–169
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 43m
€54–188
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 Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
9h 43m
€79–186
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 Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
9h 26m
€84–204
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
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
12h 55m
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 64
15h 55m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to NUIG.

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Distance: 615.1 km
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Scotland and NUIG, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Scotland to NUIG. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station, then walk to NUIG. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to NUIG via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Dublin Airport Zone 13, and Galway Coach Station in around 12h 13m.

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