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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Downpatrick is to drive and car ferry which costs £45 - £190 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Downpatrick is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Downpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Church Street via Grand Central Bus Stand 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Ayr to Downpatrick?

The distance between Ayr and Downpatrick is 118 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Downpatrick without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Ayr to Downpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Downpatrick bus from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Downpatrick bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Downpatrick?

There are 328+ hotels available in Downpatrick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Downpatrick by car, car ferry, busferry, train, plane, 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 Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Downpatrick
3h 52m
£47–186
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
6h 25m
Train, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 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 Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Church Street
4h 57m
Bus and ferry via Pillar Well Lane
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
6h 47m
Train, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
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 bus from Adelaide Street to Church Street
4h 20m

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: 117.4 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Downpatrick, 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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