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How to get fromAyr to Armaghby car, car ferry, busferry or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Ayr to Armagh by car, car ferry, busferry, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Armaghcar car
    4h 5m
    £51–76
  2. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadowntrain train Rail
    7h 16m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Armagh. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Armagh. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Armagh Bus Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Portadown, and Portadown Train Station [bus stop] in around 7h 16m.

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