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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Portstewart is to drive and car ferry which costs £55 - £200 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Portstewart is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Portstewart?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Portstewart Promenade via Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Ayr to Portstewart?

The distance between Ayr and Portstewart is 150 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Portstewart without a car is to Bus and car ferry and train which takes 7h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Ayr to Portstewart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Portstewart bus from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Portstewart bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portstewart?

There are 716+ hotels available in Portstewart.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Ayr to Portstewart 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 Portstewart
4h 19m
£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 13m
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 / ...
8h 12m
Bus and ferry, train via Budds Roundabout
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
8h 13m
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 13m
£70–210
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 49m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 149.6 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Portstewart. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Portstewart. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr to Portstewart Promenade via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 13m.

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