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 £40 - £95 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 13m and costs £60 - £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 55m.

How far is it from Ireland to Ayr?

The distance between Ireland and Ayr is 203 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 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 Grand Central Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 518+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ireland to Ayr 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 Ayrtrain
5h 13m
£62–177
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Ayrcar
5h 13m
£44–94
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus 785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
8h 55m
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 Ayrtrain
5h 41m
£58–146
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 28m
£48–139
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 39m
£69–188
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 Ayrtrain
6h 53m
£85–178
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 Ayrtrain
6h 41m
£76–206
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
9h 3m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
9h 24m

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

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Distance: 201.5 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Ireland and Ayr, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Ayr. 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 Ayr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westland Row to Ayr via Grand Central Station and Belfast, Europa Buscentre in around 8h 55m.

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