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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Ayr Sandgate Bus Station | Belfast Port | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Ayr Sandgate Bus Station | Belfast Port | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:34 PM GMT.
Get from Ayr to Belfast
The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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According to user feedback, the bus service was punctual and provided a comfortable travel experience. The drivers were noted for being helpful and well-mannered. However, there was an instance where a passenger faced difficulty boarding due to ticket validity issues but managed to secure a seat as one became available.
Ulsterbus Ayr Belfast recent customer reviews
It was a Stena link bus and he was not happy to let me on from Ayr to Cairnryan port but he had one seat left he said my ticket was not valid for that bus so was lucky to get on bus
Irene S.
The bus was punctual and very comfortable, the drivers where very helpful and well mannered.
James H.
All good
Stephen D.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ayr to Belfast by bus
What is the travel distance from Ayr to Belfast?
It's about 129 km (80 miles) from Ayr to Belfast.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Ayr to Belfast was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $62To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ayr to Belfast, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $62 to $63 for a bus ticket from Ayr to Belfast based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-11-22.
