Rome2Rio

How to get fromAyr to Dublinby busferry, train, car ferry, car, or plane

Find Transport to Dublin

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Dublin by busferry, train, car ferry, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus and ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    7h 45m

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane GLA - DUB
    4h 43m
    €48–169

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    8h 36m
    €121–398

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    5h 13m
    €77–334

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

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 25m
    €83–181

  6. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    6h 3m
    €68–230

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

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    6h 8m
    €82–219

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

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ayr to Dublin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 347.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Dublin. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Dublin Connolly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Dublin Connolly via Stranraer, Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, and Belfast Grand Central in around 8h 36m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides