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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Bundoran is to drive and car ferry which costs €75 - €250 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Bundoran is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 20m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Bundoran?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Bundoran. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Bundoran East via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Enniskillen and Ballyshannon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Ayr to Bundoran?

The distance between Ayr and Bundoran is 357 km.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Bundoran without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Ballyshannon which takes 9h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Ayr to Bundoran, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Bundoran bus from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Bundoran bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Bundoran?

There are 286+ hotels available in Bundoran.

Ayr to Bundoran - 6 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Ayr to Bundoran by busferry, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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

Bus and ferry, bus via Ballyshannon
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballyshannon30
9h 51m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Bundoran
5h 20m
€77–248
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Bundoran East64
11h 6m
€96–277
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Astoria Road
10h 45m
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderry0
3. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Bundoran East64
10h 49m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Bundoran East64
11h 10m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 357 km
Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Bundoran, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Bundoran. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 21, take the bus to Enniskillen Bus Station, take the bus to Ballyshannon, then take the bus to Bundoran East. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Bundoran East via Stranraer, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, and Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre in around 11h 6m.

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