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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Ayr is to car ferry and drive which costs £40 - £180 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Ayr is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £180.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Ayr?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Ayr is 103 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Ayr without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h and costs £60 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Carrickfergus to Ayr, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 477+ hotels available in Ayr.

Carrickfergus to Ayr - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Ayr by car ferry, car, ferry, train, or busferry

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 Ayr
3h 38m
£43–180
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to AyrStranraer - Ayr / ...
6h
£63–265
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
6h 46m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carrickfergus to Ayr.

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Distance: 102.1 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Carrickfergus, 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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