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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Lisburn is to drive and car ferry which costs £40 - £190 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Lisburn is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Lisburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Lisburn. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Lambeg via Great Northern Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Ayr to Lisburn?

The distance between Ayr and Lisburn is 104 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Lisburn without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Ayr to Lisburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Lisburn bus from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Lisburn bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Lisburn?

There are 1171+ hotels available in Lisburn.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Lisburn by car, car ferry, busferry, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3h 30m
£44–181
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
6h 6m
Train, fly to Belfast International Airport
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 Lisburn
4h 20m
£48–120
Train, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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 Hilden
4h 12m
£52–160

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

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45 minAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103.6 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Lisburn, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a vehicle from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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