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 12m.

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 12m 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 Westland Row via Ayr and Grand Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Ireland?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Ireland is 363 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 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 1240+ 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 Dublin Airport
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1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
5h 12m
€48–170
Train, bus and ferry via Girvan
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvantrain
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
9h 44m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
9h 46m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Dublincar
5h 25m
€81–339
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 39m
€64–166
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 22m
€68–194
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 54m
€49–171
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
5h 27m
€69–204
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork 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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
5h 54m
€49–225
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 Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
10h 11m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus 785
10h 15m
Bus and ferry, bus via Parnell Square East
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
10h 40m

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

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1h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 363.1 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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 Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilmarnock to Dublin Pearse via Girvan, Rail Station, Elder Avenue, Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 9h 44m.

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