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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Limerick is to bus and fly and train which costs €60 - €220 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Limerick is to train and bus and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via Ayr, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Limerick?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Limerick is 642 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Limerick without a car is to bus and ferry and train and bus which takes 13h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Kilmarnock to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Limerick bus from?

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

Where does the Kilmarnock to Limerick bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 148+ hotels available in Limerick.

Kilmarnock to Limerick - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Limerick by train, bus, plane, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
6h 58m
€82–242
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 32m
€62–211
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
13h 2m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
7h 40m
€106–153
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain
8h 32m
€74–181
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain
8h 48m
€95–228
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
9h 31m
€74–194
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
13h 3m
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
3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 735
14h 29m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 641.6 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Limerick. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the line 51 bus to Limerick Colbert Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Limerick Arthur's Quay via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Five Lamps, Eden Quay, and Burgh Quay in around 13h 2m.

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