What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Alloway?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Alloway is to car ferry and drive which costs £40 - £180 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Alloway?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Alloway is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Alloway?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Alloway. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Woodend Road via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Belfast to Alloway?

The distance between Belfast and Alloway is 95 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Alloway without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Alloway without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Alloway?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Belfast to Alloway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Alloway bus from?

Belfast to Alloway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Alloway bus arrive?

Belfast to Alloway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr station.

Where can I stay near Alloway?

There are 469+ hotels available in Alloway.

Belfast to Alloway - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Alloway by car ferry, car, busferry, plane, train, 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.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Alloway
3h 25m
£41–178
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
5h 28m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
3h 43m
£50–153
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4h 23m
£50–118
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
4h 32m
£52–166

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 94.3 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Alloway, Scotland?

Translink operates a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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