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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    5h 38m
    £73–161

  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 Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31 / ...
    7h 39m
    £36–55

  3. Drive  192.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Bradfordcar car 192.5 mi
    3h 49m
    £48–69

  4. Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane GLA - LBA
    6h 16m
    £74–167

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Shipleytrain train Carlisle - Leeds / ...
    7h 10m
    £68–126

  6. Bus via Little Germany X

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    9h 21m
    £40–80

  7. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    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
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    7h 27m
    £85–227

Ayr to Bradford by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Bradford Interchange via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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