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 - £180 and takes 3h 32m.

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 19m and costs £45 - £170.

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 27m.

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 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m 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 500+ hotels available in Prestwick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Prestwick 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 Prestwick
3h 32m
£42–180
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
5h 27m
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 Prestwick Town
3h 19m
£48–163
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 Prestwick Town
3h 59m
£48–133
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
4h 29m
£57–188

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

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Distance: 99.7 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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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