How to travel from Glasgow to Dublin, Ireland
The distance between Glasgow and Dublin is around 322km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Glasgow to Dublin by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dublin → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Dublin (DUB).
- Duration1h 35m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€52($52)
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take the bus to The Gresham Hotel.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€48($48)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take the train to Dublin Connolly.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€59($59)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Dublin.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€63($63)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Dublin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Dublin by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).
The distance between Glasgow and Dublin is around 322km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Glasgow and Dublin by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Dublin is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Dublin is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Glasgow and Dublin. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 1h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Glasgow and Dublin. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 1h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Dublin. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Glasgow and Dublin with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly between Glasgow and Dublin. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Dublin (DUB). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Glasgow to Dublin typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Dublin (DUB).
The closest major airport to Dublin is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Dublin. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Glasgow to Dublin. We recommend that you take a ferry to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take the bus to The Gresham Hotel. instead which will take 8h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Dublin is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €48 ($48).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Dublin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 1h 35m | €52($52) | every 30 mins | 322km (200 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 2h 30m | €62($62) | hourly | 412km (256 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 35m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 366km (227 miles) |
| Fly to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS), Train | 4hrs | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 405km (251 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 8h 20m | €48($48) | every 20 mins | 410km (255 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 8h 30m | €59($59) | every 20 mins | 423km (263 miles) |
| Ferry to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, Train | 8h 30m | €59($59) | every 20 mins | 423km (263 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 40m | €63($63) | every 4 hours | 381km (237 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Dublin
Bus companies
Aircoach
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Translink UK
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Train operators
Airports near Dublin
The following major airports near Dublin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Distance
- 9km (5 miles) from Dublin
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 179km (112 miles) from Dublin
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 192km (120 miles) from Dublin