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 46m.

How far is it from Ayr to Portrush?

The distance between Ayr and Portrush is 161 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 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m 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 690+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, car ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
7h 36m
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
£48–254
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Rail
8h 6m
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 46m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 160.3 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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 bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, take the taxi to Yorkgate, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Dunluce Avenue via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 8h 6m.

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