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How to get fromAyr to Lake District National Parkby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Lake District National Park by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 10m
    £72–135

  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
    6h 13m
    £23–38

  3. Drive 135.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Hawkshead Tourist Informationcar car 135.9 mi
    2h 44m
    £33–48

  4. Line 43 bus, train, 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 Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 50m
    £45–89

Ayr to Lake District National Park by train and foot

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Lake District National Park, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Bus Rail Interchange via Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Keswick via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 13m.

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