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 £40 - £250 and takes 3h 30m.

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 30m and costs £40 - £250.

How far is it from Ayr to Ballymena?

The distance between Ayr and Ballymena is 106 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 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Ayr to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 218+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Ayr to Ballymena - 2 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry

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

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
best
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3h 30m
£41–244
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
6h 44m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ayr to Ballymena.

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Distance: 105.4 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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 Larne, 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 44m.

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