There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 43m£61–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
6h 10m£23–39Drive 116.6 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Cumbriacar 116.6 mi
2h 18m£29–41Line 43 bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
5h 2m£46–88
Ayr to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Cumbria is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Ayr and Cumbria is 167 miles. The road distance is 117.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Ayr to Cumbria, including transfers.
Ayr to Cumbria bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Cumbria is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Ayr to Pooley Bridge Inn via Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Road
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–13
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Cumbria bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Cumbria is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Ayr to Cumbria.
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