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

The cheapest way to get from Newry to Ayr is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newry to Ayr is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Newry and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Newry station to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Newry Bus Station and arriving at Ayr via Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Newry to Ayr?

The distance between Newry and Ayr is 134 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newry to Ayr without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 7h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Newry to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newry to Ayr bus from?

Newry to Ayr bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.

Where does the Newry to Ayr bus arrive?

Newry to Ayr bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 284+ hotels available in Ayr.

Newry to Ayr - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Newry to Ayr by car, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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.

Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Newry to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Ayrcar
4h 8m
£50–76
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebus 238 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
7h 30m
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Newry 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 38m
£55–139
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Newry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
7h 50m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Newry 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 10m
£57–174

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

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£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.2 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Newry to Ayr. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Ayr. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Ayr via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Belfast, Europa Buscentre in around 7h 30m.

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