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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Ballymena is to drive and car ferry which costs £45 - £190 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Ballymena is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Ayr to Ballymena?

The distance between Ayr and Ballymena is 120 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Ballymena without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 6h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Ayr to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Ballymena bus from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Ballymena bus arrive?

Ayr to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 220+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Ayr to Ballymena - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Ballymena by car, car ferry, busferry, train, plane, 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.

Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymena
3h 43m
£47–186
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena1 Gc->Ly / ...
6h 28m
Train, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
4h 29m
£51–124
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
7h 1m
Train, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4h 28m
£58–172

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ayr to Ballymena.

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Distance: 118.9 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Ballymena. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Ballymena. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Ballymena via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Belfast Great Central in around 6h 28m.

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