What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ayrshire?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ayrshire is to bus and ferry which costs £6 - £9 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Ayrshire?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Ayrshire is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Ayrshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Temple House via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Belfast to Ayrshire?

The distance between Belfast and Ayrshire is 113 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Ayrshire without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Ayrshire without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 45m and costs £6 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Ayrshire?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Belfast to Ayrshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Ayrshire bus from?

Belfast to Ayrshire bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Ayrshire bus arrive?

Belfast to Ayrshire bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr station.

Where can I stay near Ayrshire?

There are 565+ hotels available in Ayrshire.

Belfast to Ayrshire - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ayrshirecar
3h 34m
£43–247
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
5h 45m
£6–8
Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
3h 58m
£54–165
Fly from Belfast International Airport, train, line 43 bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
3. Take the bus from Killoch Place to Temple Housebus
4h 28m
£56–125

Belfast to Ayrshire by busferry and bus

21Weekly Services

5h 45mAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Ayrshire, Scotland?

Translink operates a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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