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There are 9 ways to get from Ayr to Manchester 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 Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    4h 36m
    £95–166

  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 Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    5h 59m
    £29–50

  3. Drive 207.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Manchestercar car 207.8 mi
    3h 49m
    £52–74

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, 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
    5h 12m
    £68–179

  5. Line 43 bus, train

    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 train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 8m
    £77–144

  6. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    7h 12m
    £47–125

  7. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    6h 19m
    £62–173

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 12m
    £81–206

  9. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 51m
    £79–182

Ayr to Manchester by train

Calendar204Weekly Trains
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 59m.

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