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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Kilmarnock is to bus and fly which costs £50 - £150 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Kilmarnock is to fly and train and bus which takes 6h 22m and costs £45 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Dunlop Street via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Limerick to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Limerick and Kilmarnock is 346 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Kilmarnock without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Limerick to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Kilmarnock bus from?

Limerick to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.

Where does the Limerick to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Limerick to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 541+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Limerick to Kilmarnock by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
7h 10m
£50–147
Fly Shannon Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus
6h 22m
£49–213
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
12h 10m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kilmarnockcar
7h 47m
£93–319
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ORK - GLA
7h 7m
£65–180
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
7h 30m
£57–222
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
7h 53m
£61–189
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
12h 16m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walkbus 300
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
13h 29m

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

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Distance: 343.6 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Kilmarnock. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Kilmarnock. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Dunlop Street via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 12h 10m.

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