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 €65 - €170 and takes 8h 16m.

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 52m and costs €80 - €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 Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Ayr to Limerick?

The distance between Ayr and Limerick is 546 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 train and bus which takes 11h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 14m 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 148+ 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, train, bus, car, car ferry, 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, train, bus
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
11h 14m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
4. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 26m
€58–194
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
7h 27m
€102–153
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
6h 52m
€83–215
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
11h 14m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quaybus 785
3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 735
12h 40m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 16m
€67–167
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 31m
€93–184
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 25m
€69–197

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

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1h 20mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 546.4 km
Duration: 11h 14m

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 Belfast Great Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to Five Lamps, take the line 15 bus to Eden Quay, walk to Burgh Quay, 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 27m.

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