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 - £160 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Kilmarnock is to fly and bus which takes 5h 58m and costs £75 - £180.

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 Arthur's Quay and arriving at Church Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

How far is it from Limerick to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Limerick and Kilmarnock is 401 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 11h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m 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 Arthur's Quay station.

Where does the Limerick to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 512+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Limerick to Kilmarnock 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 Shannon Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SNN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Station
5h 58m
£78–176
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
6h 57m
£51–153
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
11h 59m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kilmarnock
7h 47m
£92–136
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ORK - GLA
6h 49m
£81–156
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)ORK - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
7h 1m
£52–155
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
7h 24m
£56–162
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin HeustonIc
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
12h 16m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Red Cow Luas300
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
13h 24m

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

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Map of how to get from Limerick to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 398.3 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Kilmarnock. However, you can take the line 343 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Airport, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to West Regent Lane, then take the bus to Kilmarnock Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Church Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 11h 59m.

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