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How to get fromAyr to Blackburnby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Blackburn by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 20m
    £59–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    6h 48m
    £36–68

  3. Drive  184.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Blackburncar car 184.4 mi
    3h 25m
    £47–67

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    6h 52m
    £79–219

  5. Line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train
    5h 34m
    £55–117

Ayr to Blackburn by train

Calendar226Weekly Trains
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Blackburn via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Strawberry Bank via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 6h 48m.

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