What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Ballymena?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Ballymena is to bus and ferry and train which costs £11 - £16 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Ballymena?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Ballymena is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £250.

How far is it from Ayr to Ballymena?

The distance between Ayr and Ballymena is 106 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Ballymena without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Ballymena without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 6h 53m and costs £11 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Ballymena?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Ayr to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 219+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Ayr to Ballymena - 2 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Ayr to Ballymena by car, car ferry, busferry, or train

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3h 30m
£41–244
Bus and ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re / ...
6h 53m
£11–15

Ayr to Ballymena by busferry and train

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6h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 105.4 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Ballymena. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Ballymena. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Ballymena via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 53m.

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