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 Westland Row via Grand Central Station Durham Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Ayr to Ireland?

The distance between Ayr and Ireland is 338 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 bus which takes 8h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m 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 40+ hotels available in Ireland.

Ayr to Ireland - 9 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Ayr to Ireland by busferry, bus, car, car ferry, train, 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, bus
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Westland Row785
8h 6m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
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
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
€78–243
Bus and ferry, bus via Burlington Road
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel705x
8h 51m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly1 Gc->Dn
9h
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 46m
€63–154
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
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
€54–171
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 Great Victoria Street to Dundalk
5h 32m
€66–192
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
€89–187

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

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Distance: 337.9 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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 Grand Central Station Durham Street, then take the bus to Westland Row. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Dublin via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 5h 5m.

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