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How to get fromKilmarnock to Irelandby train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Ireland by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 22m
    €67–153

  2. Bus and ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    9h 43m
    €32–45

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    5h 25m
    €81–339

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    5h 5m
    €71–196

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    5h 7m
    €47–156

  6. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    5h 52m
    €51–166

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane GLA - ORK
    5h 22m
    €80–268

  8. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane EDI - ORK
    5h 51m
    €56–248

Kilmarnock to Ireland by bus, busferry, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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 West Campbell 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 Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Dundalk. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Grand Canal Dock via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 9h 43m.

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