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

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

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    5h 1m
    £33–139

  2. Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    10h 22m
    £12–15

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 40m
    £26–36

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    3. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain train
    9h 52m
    £107–345

  5. Train, car ferry, Bus

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayrbus bus 923
    10h 43m
    £50–80

  6. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHD - GLA
    6h 10m
    £62–167

  7. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    6h 38m
    £60–131

  8. Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    6h 20m
    £49–173

  9. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus bus 705x
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 53m
    £22–30

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kilmarnockcar car
    5h 25m
    £70–286

Dublin to Kilmarnock by train, busferry, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin 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 line 500 bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Kilmarnock. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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