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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Ayr is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £85 and takes 4h 29m.

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 29m and costs £50 - £85.

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 8m.

How far is it from Portrush to Ayr?

The distance between Portrush and Ayr is 149 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 car ferry which takes 8h 18m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 500+ hotels available in Ayr.

Portrush to Ayr - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Portrush to Ayr by car, car ferry, train, busferry, or bus

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
best
1. Drive from Portrush to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Ayr
4h 29m
£54–81
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgate0
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
8h 18m
£75–106
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
8h 33m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Nelson Street Bus Lane218 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayr923
9h 8m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 148.1 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Ayr. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Ayr. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portrush to Ayr via Coleraine, Yorkgate, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Port Rodie, and Stranraer in around 8h 18m.

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