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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Dublin is to bus and fly which costs €40 - €150 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Dublin is to bus and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €40 - €150.

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 357 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 29m 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 1068+ hotels available in Dublin.

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

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

Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
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1. Take the bus from Church Street to Waterloo Lanebus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
4h 29m
€41–146
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 1_Gc->Dn
9h 47m
Train, car ferry via Girvan
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvantrain
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
10h 19m
€68–118
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
10h 24m
€78–137
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
5h 20m
€53–172
Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
6h 21m
€55–153
Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
6h 11m
€58–191
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
7h 13m
€64–149
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quaybus 785
9h 57m
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
10h 25m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
5h 17m
€81–123

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

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Dublin.

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Distance: 357.4 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Dublin. However, you can take the bus to Waterloo Lane, 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, then take the bus to Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend. 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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