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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Bakewell is to bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3 which costs £30 - £140 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Bakewell is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Sheffield Interchange/D3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Buxton via Glasgow Central, Lancaster and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Ayr to Bakewell?

The distance between Ayr and Bakewell is 303 miles. The road distance is 245.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Bakewell without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Ayr to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Bakewell bus from?

Ayr to Bakewell bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Bakewell train from?

Ayr to Bakewell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Ayr to Bakewell is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Ayr to Bakewell bus arrive?

Ayr to Bakewell bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Bakewell train arrive?

Ayr to Bakewell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Bakewell is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Ayr to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2702+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Ayr to Bakewell - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 43 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Bakewell by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 9m
£110–199
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/A3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31 / ...
9h 21m
£34–138
Drive 243.9 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Bakewellcar 243.9 mi
4h 34m
£60–87
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 50m
£79–173
Line 43 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus Tp
9h 28m
£92–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
10h 56m
£62–155
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
8h 40m
£83–202

Ayr to Bakewell by train and bus

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8h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.8 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Bakewell, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Fire Station via Glasgow Central, Lancaster, Manchester Piccadilly, Buxton, and Railway Station in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3, Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13, and Sheffield Interchange/D3 in around 9h 21m.

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