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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Portadown is to drive and car ferry which costs £45 - £190 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Portadown is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 50m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Portadown?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Portadown. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Portadown NIR Railway Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Ayr to Portadown?

The distance between Ayr and Portadown is 126 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Portadown without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Belfast which takes 6h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Ayr to Portadown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Portadown bus from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Portadown bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portadown?

There are 168+ hotels available in Portadown.

Ayr to Portadown - 6 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry

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

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
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1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portadown
3h 50m
£49–188
Bus and ferry, train via Belfast
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Portadown0
6h 17m
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 Portadown
4h 45m
£49–128
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Portadown1 Gc->Pd / ...
6h 18m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Portadown NIR Railway Stn251 / ...
7h
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 Portadown
4h 33m
£53–173

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

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Distance: 125 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Portadown. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Portadown. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Portadown via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 17m.

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