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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Carrickfergus is to drive and car ferry which costs £40 - £180 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Carrickfergus is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £180.

How far is it from Ayr to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Ayr and Carrickfergus is 103 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Carrickfergus without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Ayr to Carrickfergus, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1190+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

Ayr to Carrickfergus - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Carrickfergus by car, car ferry, busferry, train, plane, bus, or ferry

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 29m
£43–180
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
6h 11m
Train, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Joymount
4h 38m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to StranraerAyr - Stranraer / ...
2. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
5h 27m
£62–265
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 Carrickfergus
4h 3m
£53–161

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

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£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 101.9 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Carrickfergus, 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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