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 1m.

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 6h 22m and costs £75 - £190.

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 12h 24m.

How far is it from Limerick to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Limerick and Kilmarnock is 423 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 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m 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 508+ 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 Cork Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ORK - GLA
6h 53m
£81–196
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
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 bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationbus
7h 25m
£48–155
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
12h 24m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kilmarnockcar
7h 48m
£92–136
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
7h 1m
£50–143
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationbus
7h 48m
£55–162
Fly Shannon Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationbus
6h 22m
£77–186
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
12h 29m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus 300
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
13h 30m

Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Limerick to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 421 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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 Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) 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 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 12h 24m.

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