There are 3 ways to get from Ayr to Lake District (Land) 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 / ...
4h 22m£63–115Bus
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 6m£29–52Drive 124.6 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Lake District (Land)car 124.6 mi
2h 47m£31–44
Ayr to Lake District (Land) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Lake District (Land) is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Lake District (Land) is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Lake District (Land). However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at National Trust car park via Buchanan Bus Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Lake District (Land). However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Ayr and Lake District (Land) is 186 miles. The road distance is 125.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Lake District (Land) without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Ayr to Lake District (Land), including transfers.
Ayr to Lake District (Land) bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Lake District (Land) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Lake District (Land) is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Lake District (Land), England?
You can take a train from Ayr to National Trust car park via Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to National Trust car park via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 6m.
- 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/
- 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
- £40–70
- 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 43m
- 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
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Lake District (Land) bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Lake District (Land) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Lake District (Land) is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Ayr to Lake District (Land).
There are 3832+ hotels available in Lake District (Land).


























