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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Coleraine is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Coleraine is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Coleraine Buscentre via Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Ayr to Coleraine?

The distance between Ayr and Coleraine is 146 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Coleraine without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 7h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Ayr to Coleraine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Coleraine bus from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Coleraine bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

There are 716+ hotels available in Coleraine.

Ayr to Coleraine - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Coleraine by car, car ferry, busferry, train, 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
best
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Colerainecar
4h 14m
£54–80
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain 1_Gc->Ly / ...
7h 25m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
7h 46m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
8h 2m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ayr to Coleraine.

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Distance: 145.2 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Coleraine. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Coleraine. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Coleraine via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Belfast Great Central in around 7h 25m.

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