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 £35 - £150 and takes 5h 12m.

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 59m and costs £60 - £180.

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 Westland Row and arriving at Dunlop Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Ireland to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Ireland and Kilmarnock is 198 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 bus and bus and ferry which takes 9h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 Dublin Express, depart from Westland Row station.

Where does the Ireland to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Ireland to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Grand Central Station.

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 544+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

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

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 George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h 59m
£62–173
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 12m
£37–141
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus 785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
9h 55m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kilmarnockcar
5h 25m
£71–287
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 27m
£58–142
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 32m
£58–144
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus
5h 45m
£39–142
Fly Cork Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ORK - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 25m
£56–179
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus
5h 38m
£42–200
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
10h 3m
Bus, bus and ferry via Terminal 1 Zone 2
1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
10h 24m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 197.3 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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 Station Stand 10, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) 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 bus from Westland Row to Dunlop Street via Grand Central Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 9h 55m.

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