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 and bus which costs €60 - €190 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Limerick is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 18m and costs €60 - €190.

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 Arthurs Qy via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Ayr to Limerick?

The distance between Ayr and Limerick is 532 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 via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 10h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 52m 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 161+ 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 via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712
10h 52m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
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 bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
7h 18m
€62–184
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 28m
€74–148
Bus and ferry, train, bus
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 Arthurs Qybus 300
11h 13m
Bus and ferry, train
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 train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain 212 / ...
11h 45m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
12h 48m
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
7h 47m
€91–279
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
9h 14m
€96–240
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 30m
€85–222

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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1h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 532.4 km
Duration: 10h 52m

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 Stand 11, take the bus to Dublin Airport T2, walk to Airport Zone 10, then take the bus to Limerick Arthurs Qy. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Limerick via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 7h 28m.

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