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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Halifax is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Halifax is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Halifax?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Godley Bridge via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Halifax?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Halifax via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Ayr to Halifax?

The distance between Ayr and Halifax is 277 miles. The road distance is 197.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Halifax without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Ayr to Halifax, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Halifax bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Halifax train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Halifax?

The best way to get from Ayr to Halifax is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Ayr to Halifax bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Halifax train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Halifax?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Halifax is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Ayr to Halifax.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Halifax?

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Where can I stay near Halifax?

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Ayr to Halifax - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ayr to Halifax 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 Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain
5h 25m
£90–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
8h 18m
£31–55
Drive 196.2 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Halifaxcar 196.2 mi
4h
£48–69
Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
7h 9m
£68–159
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Keighleytrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
8h 14m
£72–144
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
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
7h 2m
£82–203
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
7h 9m
£91–227
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 Leedstrain
6h 49m
£115–233

Ayr to Halifax by train

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Distance: 275.2 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Halifax via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Godley Bridge via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 18m.

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