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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Prestwick is to car ferry and drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Prestwick is to fly and train which takes 3h 13m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Kyle Street via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Belfast to Prestwick?

The distance between Belfast and Prestwick is 100 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Prestwick without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Belfast to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Prestwick bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Prestwick bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 502+ hotels available in Prestwick.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Prestwick 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 Prestwickcar
3h 33m
£42–64
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
5h 26m
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 Prestwick Towntrain
3h 13m
£48–159
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 Prestwick Towntrain
3h 53m
£47–124

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

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45 minAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 99.7 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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