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 Bus Stand 7 and Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Ayr to Letterkenny?

The distance between Ayr and Letterkenny is 321 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 via Belfast which takes 8h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m 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 166+ hotels available in Letterkenny.

Ayr to Letterkenny - 4 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Letterkenny by busferry, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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 via Belfast
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 7 to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212 / ...
8h 38m
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
€72–238
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212
8h 51m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderry1 Gc->Ly / ...
9h 20m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ayr to Letterkenny.

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Distance: 320.6 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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 Bus Stand 7, take the bus to Derry Londonderry Bus Station, then take the bus to Letterkenny Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Letterkenny via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 4h 54m.

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