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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Londonderry is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £270 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Londonderry is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Londonderry?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Londonderry. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Harberton Park via Grand Central Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Ayr to Londonderry?

The distance between Ayr and Londonderry is 177 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Londonderry without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 7h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Ayr to Londonderry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Londonderry bus from?

Ayr to Londonderry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Ayr to Londonderry bus arrive?

Ayr to Londonderry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Londonderry?

There are 359+ hotels available in Londonderry.

Ayr to Londonderry - 4 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Londonderry by busferry, bus, car, car ferry, train, or plane

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Bus and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Harberton Parkbus 212 / ...
7h 26m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Londonderrycar
4h 32m
£53–261
Train, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
4h 28m
£95–252
Train, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain
6h 7m
£68–187

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) flights

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Distance: 176.1 mi
Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Londonderry, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Londonderry. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 7, then take the bus to Harberton Park. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Londonderry via Cairnryan and Larne in around 4h 32m.

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