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

The cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Ayr is to drive and car ferry which costs £40 - £260 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coleraine to Ayr is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 57m and costs £40 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Coleraine and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Coleraine to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Coleraine Buscentre and arriving at Ayr via Nelson Street and Belfast Stena Line Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Coleraine to Ayr?

The distance between Coleraine and Ayr is 132 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coleraine to Ayr without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 7h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Coleraine to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Ayr bus from?

Coleraine to Ayr bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where does the Coleraine to Ayr bus arrive?

Coleraine to Ayr bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 428+ hotels available in Ayr.

Coleraine to Ayr - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Coleraine to Ayr 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
best
1. Drive from Coleraine to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Ayrcar
3h 57m
£45–254
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
7h 41m
Train, car ferry, Bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayrbus 923
8h 3m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
8h 30m
£81–311
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
7h 49m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Coleraine to Ayr.

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Distance: 130.8 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Coleraine, Northern Ireland and Ayr, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Coleraine to Ayr. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Ayr. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coleraine to Ayr via Belfast Great Central and Belfast, Europa Buscentre in around 7h 41m.

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