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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which costs £40 - £180 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Belfast?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ayr and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Ayr to Belfast?

The distance between Ayr and Belfast is 97 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Belfast without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Ayr to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Belfast bus from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Belfast bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Ayr to Belfast?

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Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Belfast.

Ayr to Belfast - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Belfast by car, car ferry, busferry, train, or plane

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 Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3h 21m
£42–178
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5h 15m
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
3h 36m
£48–120
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
3h 16m
£48–141

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

18Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 96.3 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

Translink operates a vehicle from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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