Belfast to Ayr bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Belfast to Ayr

Showing times and prices for Jun 20

Cheapest price

€42

Average price

€43

Fastest journey

5 h

Average duration

5 h 7 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

128 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Belfast to Ayr is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Belfast to Ayr will cost around €43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €42.

Fast buses

Of the 3 buses that leave Belfast for Ayr on Fri, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 128 km distance in an average of 5 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .

On Fri, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
02:20PM5h10
Belfast
07:30PMAyr
421One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:30AM5h00
Belfast
11:30AMAyr
431One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:20AM5h10
Belfast
03:30PMAyr
431One-way
0 transfers

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Compare bus and ferry for Belfast to Ayr

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Ayr among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 16m.

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Ferry

€43

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Cheapest

€46

Average price

5h 35m

Average duration

5h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 16m

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Fastest

2h 16m

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1h 0m

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Belfast to Ayr

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Buses from Belfast to Ayr run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €42 but you can travel from only €29 by ferry.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Ferry from €29
Distance
128 km
Average bus duration
5h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
€42
Buses per day
2
Direct buses
2
Fastest bus
5h 0m
First bus
06:30
Last bus
17:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Ferry from €29

Coach companies: National Express Belfast to Ayr

Find the best coaches from Belfast to Ayr with Omio's travel partners National Express from €41. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Belfast - Ayr coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from Belfast to Ayr with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 5 h
  • Cheapest Price: €41

FAQs: Bus from Belfast to Ayr

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Popular bus stations from Belfast to Ayr

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The major bus station for departures in Belfast is Belfast, Europa Buscentre. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Belfast, Europa Buscentre for your trip from Belfast to Ayr.
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
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Distance to city center
1 km
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Car connection
Great Victoria St
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Nero (in the station)
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Little Italy (0.5 km).
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  • Available outside the main entrance.
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  • Elevators, ramps
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  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Belfast, Europa Buscentre
  • Bus: 1, 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Train: Great Victoria Street Station
The major bus station for arrivals in Ayr is Ayr, Sandgate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ayr, Sandgate for your trip to Ayr from Belfast.
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