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How to get fromLimerick to Kilmarnockby bus, plane, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Limerick to Kilmarnock by bus, plane, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    7h 6m
    £48–156

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 712 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    12h 15m
    £37–51

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    12h 14m
    £42–60

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Limerick to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kilmarnockcar car
    7h 48m
    £94–320

  5. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ORK - GLA
    7h 3m
    £68–229

  6. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane ORK - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 5m
    £60–215

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 28m
    £52–152

  8. Fly Shannon Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SNN - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 2m
    £53–201

  9. Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHD - GLA
    9h 18m
    £79–207

  10. Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Terminal 2 Zone 21bus bus 723
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    12h 19m

Limerick to Kilmarnock by train, tram, busferry, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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 bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Kilmarnock. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 12h 14m.

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