What is the cheapest way to get from Ireland to Ardrossan?

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Ardrossan is to fly and train which costs £40 - £140 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ireland to Ardrossan?

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Ardrossan is to train and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs £55 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Ardrossan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Westland Row and arriving at Inches Road via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from Ireland to Ardrossan?

The distance between Ireland and Ardrossan is 193 miles.

How do I travel from Ireland to Ardrossan without a car?

The best way to get from Ireland to Ardrossan without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 10h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ireland to Ardrossan?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Ireland to Ardrossan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Ardrossan bus from?

Ireland to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Westland Row station.

Where does the Ireland to Ardrossan bus arrive?

Ireland to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Glengall Street station.

Where can I stay near Ardrossan?

There are 634+ hotels available in Ardrossan.

Ireland to Ardrossan - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Ireland to Ardrossan by train, plane, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Towntrain
5h 31m
£55–181
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Towntrain
5h 48m
£41–138
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Glengall Streetbus 785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
10h 17m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Ardrossancar
5h 32m
£77–121
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Towntrain
5h 59m
£52–140
Fly Cork Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ORK - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Towntrain
5h 55m
£68–192
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain
7h 7m
£64–160
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain
6h 56m
£55–188
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
10h 35m
Bus, bus and ferry via The Gresham Hotel
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
11h 13m

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

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Ardrossan.

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Distance: 191.8 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Ireland and Ardrossan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Ardrossan. However, you can take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 10, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, then take the train to Ardrossan Town. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westland Row to Inches Road via Glengall Street, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 10h 17m.

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