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How to get fromDundalk to Scotlandby train, plane, busferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Dundalk to Scotland by train, plane, busferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHD - EDI
    4h 8m
    £50–123

  2. Train, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    8h 13m
    £11–14

  3. Train, car ferry, Bus

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    9h 6m
    £35–58

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dundalk to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Glasgowcar car
    4h 58m
    £63–276

  5. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHD - GLA
    3h 50m
    £46–150

  6. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    4h 18m
    £38–109

  7. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BFS - EDI
    4h 41m
    £44–107

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    4h 39m
    £34–144

  9. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    4h 57m
    £45–147

  10. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus 238 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 29m
    £18–21

Dundalk to Scotland by train and busferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Scotland. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 10, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Glasgow Buchanan via Belfast Grand Central and Belfast, Europa Buscentre in around 8h 13m.

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