What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Prestwick Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Prestwick Airport is to bus and ferry which costs £7 - £11 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Prestwick Airport?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Prestwick Airport is to fly and train which takes 3h 18m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Prestwick Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Prestwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Prestwick Airport via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Belfast to Prestwick Airport?

The distance between Belfast and Prestwick Airport is 111 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Prestwick Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Prestwick Airport without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 30m and costs £7 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Prestwick Airport?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Belfast to Prestwick Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Prestwick Airport bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Prestwick Airport bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Prestwick Airport?

There are 571+ hotels available in Prestwick Airport.

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

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

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Prestwick Airportcar
3h 33m
£43–246
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
5h 30m
£7–10
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 Prestwick Intl Airporttrain
3h 18m
£54–147
Fly from Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Intl Airporttrain
3h 48m
£50–117

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 110.8 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

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

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