What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Limerick?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Limerick is to train and fly which costs €75 - €210 and takes 8h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Limerick?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Limerick is to train and bus and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via Grand Central Station Durham Street and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

How far is it from Ayr to Limerick?

The distance between Ayr and Limerick is 531 km.

How do I travel from Ayr to Limerick without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Limerick without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h 44m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Limerick?

It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Ayr to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Limerick bus from?

Ayr to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Ayr to Limerick bus arrive?

Ayr to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 138+ hotels available in Limerick.

Ayr to Limerick - 9 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay712
10h 44m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
4. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
9h 20m
€64–196
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerick
7h 26m
€103–283
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)EDI - SNN
6h 50m
€92–219
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
11h 30m
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay300
11h 47m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
8h 19m
€79–201
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
8h 27m
€102–196
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
9h 25m
€80–211

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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Distance: 531.3 km
Duration: 10h 44m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Limerick, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Limerick. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Durham Street, take the bus to Dublin Airport Zone 14, then take the bus to Limerick Arthur's Quay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Limerick via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 7h 26m.

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