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 £45 - £260 and takes 4h 5m.

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 5m and costs £45 - £260.

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 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Ayr to Portrush?

The distance between Ayr and Portrush is 176 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 ferry and train which takes 8h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m 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 751+ hotels available in Portrush.

Ayr to Portrush - 3 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Ayr to Portrush by busferry, train, car, car ferry, 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.

Bus and ferry, train
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
8h 6m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
4h 5m
£48–255
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
8h 52m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 175.1 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Portrush. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Coleraine, walk to Coleraine Buscentre, then take the bus to Dunluce Avenue. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Portrush via Cairnryan and Larne in around 4h 5m.

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