What is the cheapest way to get from Ireland to Kilmarnock?

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Kilmarnock is to fly and train which costs £40 - £150 and takes 5h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ireland to Kilmarnock?

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Kilmarnock is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Church Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Ireland to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Ireland and Kilmarnock is 220 miles.

How do I travel from Ireland to Kilmarnock without a car?

The best way to get from Ireland to Kilmarnock without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 55m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ireland to Kilmarnock?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Ireland to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Kilmarnock bus from?

Ireland to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Ireland to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 512+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Ireland to Kilmarnock - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Kilmarnock by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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

Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
5h 24m
£51–134
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
5h 13m
£41–141
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
9h 55m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kilmarnock
5h 26m
£69–103
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
4h 57m
£53–169
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5h 51m
£54–118
Fly Cork Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ORK - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
5h 19m
£73–145
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5h 39m
£46–150
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)ORK - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5h 31m
£44–144
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre705x
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
10h 13m
Bus, bus and ferry via Merrion Square South
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
10h 50m

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 219 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Ireland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Kilmarnock. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 10, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) 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 Grand Canal Dock to Church Street via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 9h 55m.

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