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How to get fromDublin to Kilmarnockby plane, train, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry or bus

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

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    4h 50m
    £40–130

  2. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train 1_Dn->Gc
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 31m

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain train
    10h
    £81–319

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kilmarnockcar car
    5h 26m
    £70–104

  5. Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 37m
    £45–149

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

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    6h 28m
    £54–137

  7. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHD - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    6h
    £56–172

  8. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHD - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 47m
    £54–161

  9. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Custom House Quay to Glengall Streetbus bus 785
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 48m

  10. Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus bus X1
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    10h 13m

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Kilmarnock. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Kilmarnock. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Church Street via Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 9h 31m.

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