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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ayr is to car ferry and drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Ayr is to fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Ayr?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Ayr. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Belfast to Ayr?

The distance between Belfast and Ayr is 97 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Ayr without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Belfast to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Ayr bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Ayr bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Ayr?

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 477+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Ayr by car ferry, car, busferry, plane, or train

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 Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ayrcar
3h 30m
£41–63
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
5h 10m
Fly from Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
3h 58m
£44–120
Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
3h 28m
£46–160

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 96.6 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Ayr, 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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