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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Dublin is to train and fly which costs €50 - €170 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Dublin is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €50 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Dublin?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Burgh Quay via Ayr and Glengall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Dublin?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Dublin is 360 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Dublin without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 9h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Kilmarnock to Dublin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Dublin bus from?

Kilmarnock to Dublin bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Dublin bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Dublin bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1065+ hotels available in Dublin.

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

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

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 Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
4h 41m
€50–163
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly1_Gc->Dn
9h 47m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
10h 17m
€78–137
Train, car ferry via Girvan
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
10h 19m
€68–118
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
5h 21m
€55–173
Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
6h 33m
€61–158
Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
6h 22m
€64–196
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
7h 14m
€64–143
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quay785
9h 57m
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
10h 25m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublin
5h 18m
€81–123

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

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Distance: 360.5 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Renfield Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Dublin Connolly via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 9h 47m.

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