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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Ayr is to car ferry and drive which costs £35 - £250 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Ayr is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £35 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Ayr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Ayr?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Ayr is 96 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Ayr without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 6h and costs £85 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Carrickfergus to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Ayr bus from?

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

Where does the Carrickfergus to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 560+ hotels available in Ayr.

Carrickfergus to Ayr - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Ayr by car ferry, car, train, busferry, or plane

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ayrcar
3h 22m
£39–241
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
6h
£86–314
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
6h 46m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 21m
£59–174
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 56m
£59–138

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

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Distance: 95.3 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

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

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