There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Scunthorpe by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain
6h 16m£92–251Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Hull Interchangebus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Bus Stationbus 350
11h 9m£43–88Drive 248.8 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Scunthorpecar 248.8 mi
4h 33m£62–89Train, fly to Humberside Airport
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane GLA - HUY
7h 6m£68–288Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Doncastertrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
7h 19m£93–240Train via Carlisle
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain
8h 52m£94–182Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain
6h 35m£95–197
Ayr to Scunthorpe by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Scunthorpe is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Scunthorpe station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Hull Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Scunthorpe via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Ayr and Scunthorpe is 348 miles. The road distance is 250.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Scunthorpe without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £90 - £260.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Ayr to Scunthorpe, including transfers.
Ayr to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Scunthorpe train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £90 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 9m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Scunthorpe, England?
You can take a train from Ayr to Scunthorpe via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Doncaster in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Hull Interchange in around 11h 9m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Scunthorpe train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Scunthorpe is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Ayr to Scunthorpe.
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