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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Letterkenny is to drive and car ferry which costs €70 - €240 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Letterkenny is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 54m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Letterkenny?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Letterkenny station. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Letterkenny Bus Station via Grand Central Station Stand 21 and Ballygawley Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Ayr to Letterkenny?

The distance between Ayr and Letterkenny is 339 km.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Letterkenny without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 9h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Ayr to Letterkenny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Letterkenny bus from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Letterkenny bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Letterkenny?

There are 167+ hotels available in Letterkenny.

Ayr to Letterkenny - 6 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Ayr to Letterkenny by busferry, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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 Stand 21 to Ballygawley Park and Ride261 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ballygawley Park and Ride to Letterkenny Bus Station32
9h 4m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Letterkenny
4h 54m
€73–238
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
9h 38m
€90–259
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Derry-Londonderry1 Gc->Ly
9h 41m
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 Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
9h 41m
Bus and ferry, train via ATU Letterkenny
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry0
10h 16m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 339.3 km
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Letterkenny, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Letterkenny. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 21, take the bus to Ballygawley Park and Ride, then take the bus to Letterkenny Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Letterkenny Bus Station via Stranraer, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, and Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre in around 9h 38m.

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