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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Letterkenny is to drive and car ferry which costs €65 - €330 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Letterkenny is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 12m and costs €65 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Letterkenny?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Letterkenny station. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Letterkenny Bus Station via Ayr, Grand Central Station Stand 7 and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Letterkenny?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Letterkenny is 343 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Letterkenny without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Kilmarnock to Letterkenny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Letterkenny bus from?

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

Where does the Kilmarnock to Letterkenny bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Letterkenny?

There are 177+ hotels available in Letterkenny.

Kilmarnock to Letterkenny - 5 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Letterkenny by busferry, bus, 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 and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
10h 36m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Letterkennycar
5h 12m
€69–324
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 Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
10h 47m
€93–168
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 Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
10h 59m
€100–183
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry
11h 56m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Letterkenny.

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Distance: 342.8 km
Duration: 10h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Letterkenny. However, you can take the bus to Ayr Bus Station, walk to Ayr, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 7, take the bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, then take the bus to Letterkenny Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilmarnock to ATU Letterkenny via Girvan, Rail Station, Elder Avenue, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 10h 47m.

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