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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Ayr is to drive and car ferry which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs £55 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Westland Row and arriving at Ayr via Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Ireland to Ayr?

The distance between Ireland and Ayr is 218 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Ayr without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 8h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Ireland to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Ayr bus from?

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

Where does the Ireland to Ayr bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Ireland to Ayr?

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 494+ hotels available in Ayr.

Ireland to Ayr - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, bus and ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Ayr by bus, busferry, car, car ferry, train, or plane

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

Bus, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Glengall Streetbus 785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
8h 45m
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
5h 51m
£41–146
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Ayrcar
5h 13m
£67–100
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 28m
£56–142
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain 1_Dn->Gc
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
9h 3m
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
9h 41m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand 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 Ayrtrain
5h
£58–177
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
5h 44m
£53–160
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 16m
£45–139
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
5h 59m
£47–152
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 Ayrtrain
5h 23m
£77–193

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.6 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Ireland and Ayr, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Ayr. However, you can take the bus to Glengall Street, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, then take the vehicle to Ayr. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin to Ayr via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 5h 13m.

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