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How to Travel from

Ireland to Scotland

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$178.33
Plane from Dublin Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$140.12
Plane from Cork Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$19.11–$152.85

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.75–$152.85
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$28.02–$152.85
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$382.13

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$203.80
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$242.02
Plane from Dublin Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.13–$331.18
Plane from Dublin Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.05–$229.28
Plane from Dublin Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$420.35

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$203.80
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$242.02
Plane from Dublin Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.13–$331.18
Plane from Dublin Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.05–$229.28
Plane from Dublin Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$420.35

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$242.02
Plane from Dublin Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$17.83–$229.28
Plane from Cork Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$35.67–$343.92

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Dublin Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$305.71

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.12–$121.01
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$121.01–$292.97

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Dundalk to Great
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75
Train from Portadown to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.16
Train from Dublin Connolly to Great
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.84–$45.86
Bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.76–$56.05

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.57–$47.13

Cie

Website:
cie.ie/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

Luas

Phone:
00353 1 4614911
Website:
luas.ie
Train from Tallaght to Red
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.04–$2.42

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Belfast to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.49

Bus operators

Aircoach

Phone:
+353 0 1 844 7118
Website:
aircoach.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Dublin Express

Phone:
+353 1 903 9508
Website:
dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Westland Row to Glengall
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Scotland is to tram and fly which costs $20.65 - $130.43 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $54.35 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Westland Row and arriving at Glasgow Buchanan via Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Ireland and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Ireland to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Grand Canal Dock and arriving at Glasgow Central via Dublin Connolly, Portadown, Bangor (Gwynedd), Chester and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Ireland to Scotland?

The distance between Ireland and Scotland is 314 km.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Scotland without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 9h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Ireland to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Scotland bus from?

Ireland to Scotland bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Westland Row station.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Scotland train from?

Ireland to Scotland train services, operated by Cie, depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Train or fly from Ireland to Scotland?

The best way to get from Ireland to Scotland is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs $206.52 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $25 - $152.17 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Ireland to Scotland bus arrive?

Ireland to Scotland bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Glengall Street station.

Where does the Ireland to Scotland train arrive?

Ireland to Scotland train services, operated by Cie, arrive at Portadown station.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 160+ hotels available in Scotland. Prices start at $56.85 per night.
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