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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €45 - €170 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €45 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Burlington Road via Ayr, Europa Bus Centre and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Ireland?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Ireland is 354 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Ireland without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Girvan which takes 9h 7m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Ireland bus from?

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

Where does the Kilmarnock to Ireland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Ireland.

Kilmarnock to Ireland - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Ireland 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 Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
5h 24m
€60–155
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
5h 8m
€48–163
Train, bus and ferry via Girvan
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvan
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
9h 7m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
9h 23m
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
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
5h 13m
€62–193
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
6h 5m
€53–173
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
5h 38m
€85–167
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
6h 21m
€49–167
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
9h 50m
Bus and ferry, bus via Burlington Road
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel705x
10h 22m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Westland Row785
10h 24m

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

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Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Ireland.

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Distance: 353.9 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Ireland. 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 Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Dundalk. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilmarnock to Dublin Pearse via Girvan, Rail Station, Elder Avenue, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 9h 7m.

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