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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which costs £55 - £200 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Portrush is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Ayr to Portrush?

The distance between Ayr and Portrush is 150 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Portrush without a car is to Bus and car ferry and train which takes 7h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Ayr to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Portrush bus from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Portrush bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 698+ hotels available in Portrush.

Ayr to Portrush - 6 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and Bus

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

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
3. Drive from Belfast to Portrush
4h 20m
£55–197
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 Coleraine0
7h 18m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
7h 58m
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 Coleraine0
8h 21m
£75–227
Bus and ferry, train via Metropole
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
8h 2m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
8h 35m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 149.1 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Portrush. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr to Portrush via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, and Coleraine in around 7h 18m.

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