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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Limerick is to fly and bus which costs €55 - €180 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Limerick is to bus and train and fly which takes 6h 53m and costs €60 - €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 Arthurs Qy via Ayr, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Limerick?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Limerick is 555 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 bus which takes 12h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 159+ hotels available in Limerick.

Kilmarnock to Limerick - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Limerick by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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

Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
7h 22m
€55–175
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712
12h 24m
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 41m
€78–153
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
6h 53m
€62–248
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
8h 20m
€67–209
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 35m
€78–213
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
4. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
5. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain
9h 18m
€68–257
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvantrain
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712
12h 45m
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 Arthurs Qybus 300
13h 2m
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
14h 37m

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

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Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Limerick.

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Distance: 554.6 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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 Renfield Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 10, then take the bus to Limerick Arthurs Qy. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Limerick Arthurs Qy via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 10 in around 12h 24m.

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