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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €55 - €170 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €55 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Westland Row via Grand Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Ayr to Ireland?

The distance between Ayr and Ireland is 351 km.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Ireland without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 8h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Ayr to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Ireland bus from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Ireland bus arrive?

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

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

Book your Ayr to Ireland bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1198+ hotels available in Ireland.

Ayr to Ireland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, Bus, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Ayr to Ireland by busferry, train, bus, car ferry, car, 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.

Bus and ferry, train
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
8h 22m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
5h 4m
€51–108
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 Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
9h
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
9h 26m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus 785
8h 43m
Bus and ferry, bus via Burlington Road
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
8h 49m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
5h 2m
€55–169
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 28m
€66–184
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 11m
€70–193
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
5h 16m
€71–233
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
6h 33m
€89–235

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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1h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 351.2 km
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Ireland. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to Five Lamps, then take the line 15 bus to Camden Street Lower. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr to Dublin Pearse via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Donegall Place, Belfast Great Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 9h.

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