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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Portrush is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £12 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 5m and costs £45 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Ayr to Portrush?

The distance between Ayr and Portrush is 173 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Portrush without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 9h 7m and costs £12.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Ayr to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Portrush bus from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Portrush bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 681+ hotels available in Portrush.

Ayr to Portrush - 3 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ayr to Portrush by busferry, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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Bus and ferry, bus
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1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
9h 7m
£11
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
4h 5m
£48–255
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
9h 44m
£44–68

Ayr to Portrush by busferry, foot, and bus

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9h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.9 mi
Duration: 9h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Portrush. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Bridge Street, take the bus to Coleraine Buscentre, then take the bus to Dunluce Avenue. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Portrush via Cairnryan and Larne in around 4h 5m.

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