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 €50 - €170 and takes 4h 58m.

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 4h 58m and costs €50 - €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 Herbert Street via Glengall Street and D'Olier Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Ayr to Ireland?

The distance between Ayr and Ireland is 350 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 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m 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.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1067+ 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 Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
8h 1m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
6h 5m
€51–182
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 Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
8h 54m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
9h 10m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublin
5h 5m
€77–243
Bus and ferry, bus via D'Olier Street
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quay785
8h 39m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel705x
8h 50m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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 train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
5h 17m
€64–154
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
4h 58m
€53–164
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
5h 6m
€66–202
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
5h 31m
€89–177

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

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45 minAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 349.7 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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 Grand Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Grand Canal Dock. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr to Grand Canal Dock via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Donegall Place, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 8h 54m.

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