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How to get fromAyr to Bowness-on-Solwayby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Bowness-on-Solway by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Annantrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    2. Take the taxi from Annan to Bowness-on-Solwaytaxi taxi
    3h 23m
    £102–152

  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 Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    5h 43m
    £21–37

  3. Line 43 bus, train, line 93 bus

    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 bus from Bus Station to Kings Armsbus bus 93
    5h 18m
    £40–77

  4. Drive 101.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Bowness-on-Solwaycar car 101.7 mi
    2h 7m
    £25–36

  5. Train, line 93 bus

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Armsbus bus 93
    4h 16m
    £51–121

Ayr to Bowness-on-Solway by train, foot, and bus

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Bowness-on-Solway, England?

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Kings Arms via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Bus Station in around 5h 43m.

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