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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Kilmarnockby car ferry, car, busferry, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Kilmarnock by car ferry, car, busferry, train, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Kilmarnockcar car
    3h 42m
    £45–249

  2. Bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    6h 32m
    £8–11

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain train
    6h 53m
    £91–321

  4. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHD - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3h 38m
    £49–152

  5. Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    4h 8m
    £42–112

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHD - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    4h 57m
    £57–156

  7. Fly City Of Derry Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LDY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3h 53m
    £90–243

Northern Ireland to Kilmarnock by busferry and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

Translink operates a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr twice daily. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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