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How to get fromDublin Airport (DUB) to Kilmarnockby plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilmarnock by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    2h 31m
    £33–121

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    9h

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kilmarnockcar car
    5h 14m
    £68–283

  4. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus
    3h 1m
    £36–129

  5. Bus, bus and ferry via Church Street

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 24m

  6. Bus, bus and ferry via Church Street #2

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 34m

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

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilmarnock. However, you can 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 Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Dunlop Street via Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 9h.

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