What is the cheapest way to get from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan?

The cheapest way to get from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan is to drive and car ferry which costs £35 - £260 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan?

The fastest way to get from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 24m and costs £35 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede and arriving at Inches Road via Coleraine Buscentre, Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan?

The distance between Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Ardrossan is 166 miles.

How do I travel from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan without a car?

The best way to get from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan?

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan bus from?

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where does the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan bus arrive?

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Ardrossan?

There are 398+ hotels available in Ardrossan.

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan by car, car ferry, train, 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.

Drive, car ferry, train
best
1. Drive from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
7h 11m
£55–299
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Ardrossancar
4h 24m
£37–260
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
11h 19m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
11h 40m

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Map of how to get from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan.

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Distance: 165.2 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Northern Ireland and Ardrossan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Ardrossan. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, drive to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Kilwinning, then take the train to Ardrossan Town. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge to Inches Road via Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede, Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 11h 19m.

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