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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Ayr is to bus and ferry which costs £10 - £13 and takes 6h 46m.

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 £80 - £310.

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 556+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

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

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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
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
6h 46m
£10–13
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
6h
£84–309

Carrickfergus to Ayr by train and busferry

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6h 46mAverage Duration

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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 twice daily. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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