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How to get fromScotland to Ulsterby plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Scotland to Ulster by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus

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    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Carrickmacrossbus bus
    5h 57m
    €68–156

  2. Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus bus
    5h 31m
    €45–149

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 212 / ...
    9h 59m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Letterkennycar car
    5h 35m
    €77–333

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Carrickmacrossbus bus
    6h 15m
    €68–151

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 41m
    €73–194

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus bus
    5h 50m
    €52–164

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane GLA - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Letterkenny Busbus bus
    5h 13m
    €102–274

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 327 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Scotland and Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Ulster. However, you can take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dundalk, walk to Dundalk Stn, then take the bus to Carrickmacross. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Letterkenny Bus via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 7, and Derry Bus Station in around 9h 59m.

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