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How to get fromAyr to Rotherhamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ayr to Rotherham 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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Central to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 33m
    £115–212

  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 Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukn31
    7h 54m
    £32–125

  3. Drive 227.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Rotherhamcar car 227.4 mi
    4h 39m
    £56–80

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 45m
    £85–211

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Rotherham Centraltrain train
    8h 45m
    £90–178

  6. Bus via Corporation Street/Bridge Street

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Uk010 / ...
    10h 12m
    £40–69

  7. 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 New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 26m
    £91–185

  8. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 41m
    £86–192

Ayr to Rotherham by train and foot

Calendar148Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Rotherham Central via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Warrington Central, and Sheffield in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Westgate/Main Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 7h 54m.

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