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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Ayr is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £16 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Ayr is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Portrush and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Ayr via Coleraine Buscentre, Nelson Street and Belfast Stena Line Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

How far is it from Portrush to Ayr?

The distance between Portrush and Ayr is 179 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Ayr without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 26m and costs £18 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Portrush to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Ayr bus from?

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

Where does the Portrush to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 555+ hotels available in Ayr.

Portrush to Ayr - 3 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, car, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Portrush to Ayr by train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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Train, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
8h 26m
£18–24
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
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
9h 2m
£15
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portrush to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Ayrcar
4h 3m
£49–255

Portrush to Ayr by bus, train, and busferry

21Weekly Services

8h 26mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.8 mi
Duration: 8h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Ayr. However, you can take the bus to Coleraine Buscentre, walk to Coleraine, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, then take the vehicle to Ayr. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portrush to Ayr via Larne and Cairnryan in around 4h 3m.

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