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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Limerick is to train and fly and bus which costs €65 - €190 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Limerick is to train and bus and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs €95 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Gardiner Street and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via Ayr, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Limerick?

The distance between Prestwick and Limerick is 536 km.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Limerick without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 12h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 5m to get from Prestwick to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Limerick bus from?

Prestwick to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Prestwick to Limerick bus arrive?

Prestwick to Limerick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 136+ hotels available in Limerick.

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

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

Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay712
12h 5m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay
7h 30m
€67–186
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Prestwick to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerick
7h 29m
€103–284
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
12h 36m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quay785
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay300
12h 44m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)EDI - SNN
6h 45m
€99–207
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay
8h 37m
€72–196
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
8h 28m
€105–194
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
4. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
9h 21m
€71–194

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

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Distance: 535.9 km
Duration: 12h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Prestwick to Limerick. However, you can take the line 14 bus to Ayr Bus Station, walk to Ayr, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Glengall Street, take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, walk to Dublin Airport Zone 10, then take the bus to Limerick Arthur's Quay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Prestwick to Limerick via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 7h 29m.

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