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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Prestwick is to bus and fly and train which costs £55 - £170 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Prestwick is to fly and bus and train which takes 6h 26m and costs £85 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Kyle Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Limerick to Prestwick?

The distance between Limerick and Prestwick is 331 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Prestwick without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 28m to get from Limerick to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Prestwick bus from?

Limerick to Prestwick bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.

Where does the Limerick to Prestwick bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 492+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Limerick to Prestwick - 9 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and car

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

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 and ferry
best
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
11h 28m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
7h 3m
£59–161
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestwick
7h 37m
£91–249
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ORK - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
6h 55m
£88–164
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 29m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walk300
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21X1
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
12h 31m
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
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
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
7h 29m
£59–161
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
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
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
7h 52m
£62–168
Fly Shannon Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
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 train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
6h 26m
£85–172

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

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Distance: 329.4 mi
Duration: 11h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Prestwick. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, take the vehicle to Ayr, walk to Ayr Bus Station, then take the line 14 bus to Kyle Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Limerick to Prestwick via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 7h 37m.

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