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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Muirkirk is to car ferry and drive which costs £45 - £190 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Muirkirk is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Muirkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Muirkirk. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Burns Avenue via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Belfast to Muirkirk?

The distance between Belfast and Muirkirk is 119 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Muirkirk without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 7h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Belfast to Muirkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Muirkirk bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Muirkirk bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Muirkirk?

There are 104+ hotels available in Muirkirk.

Belfast to Muirkirk - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, car, and bus and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Muirkirk by car ferry, car, busferry, 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 Muirkirk
3h 55m
£47–186
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burns Avenue42 / ...
7h 16m
Car ferry, Bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayr923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burns Avenue42 / ...
8h

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Distance: 117.9 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Muirkirk. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Muirkirk. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Burns Avenue via Ayr and Ayr Bus Station in around 7h 16m.

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