What is the cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Northern Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Northern Ireland is to drive and car ferry which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Prestwick to Northern Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Northern Ireland is to train and fly which takes 3h 6m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Northern Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick to Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from Gardiner Street and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Northern Ireland?

The distance between Prestwick and Northern Ireland is 100 miles.

How do I travel from Prestwick to Northern Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Northern Ireland without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Prestwick to Northern Ireland?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Prestwick to Northern Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Northern Ireland bus from?

Prestwick to Northern Ireland bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Prestwick to Northern Ireland bus arrive?

Prestwick to Northern Ireland bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 1237+ hotels available in Northern Ireland.

Prestwick to Northern Ireland - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Prestwick to Northern Ireland by car, car ferry, 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
best
1. Drive from Prestwick to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3h 25m
£43–64
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
6h 29m
Train, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3h 20m
£48–124
Train, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3h 6m
£50–160

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

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45 minAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 99.5 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a vehicle from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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