What is the cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €45 - €170 and takes 5h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €45 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Ardrossan and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at Westland Row via Ayr and Glengall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Ardrossan to Ireland?

The distance between Ardrossan and Ireland is 363 km.

How do I travel from Ardrossan to Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Ireland without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 10h 23m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ardrossan to Ireland?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Ardrossan to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Ireland bus from?

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

Where does the Ardrossan to Ireland bus arrive?

Ardrossan to Ireland bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1102+ hotels available in Ireland.

Ardrossan to Ireland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Ardrossan to Ireland by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
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1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
5h 6m
€46–162
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
10h 23m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
5h 24m
€88–141
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 37m
€58–156
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 20m
€62–195
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
5h 39m
€74–215
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
6h 26m
€70–222
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Westland Rowbus 785
10h 35m
Bus and ferry, bus via Burlington Road
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
10h 51m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ardrossan to Ireland.

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Distance: 362.6 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ardrossan to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, walk to Red Cow, then take the vehicle to Tallaght. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Camden Street Lower via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, and Five Lamps in around 10h 23m.

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