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There are 9 ways to get from Glasgow to Howth by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain train
    4h 31m
    €31–159

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    10h 43m
    €11

  3. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    9h 47m
    €25–34

  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 Howthcar car
    5h 55m
    €88–359

  5. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    5h 20m
    €38–166

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 26m
    €57–141

  7. 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 Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 5m
    €64–184

  8. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    7h 15m
    €59–143

  9. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    7h 4m
    €64–161

Glasgow to Howth by bus, busferry, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Howth, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Howth. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to George's Quay, walk to Tara Street, then take the train to Howth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Howth via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 9h 47m.

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