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There are 10 ways to get from Ayr to Sheffield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Warrington

    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 4m
    £112–206

  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 57m
    £34–139

  3. Drive 229.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Sheffieldcar car 229.7 mi
    4h 41m
    £57–82

  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 24m
    £82–214

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Sheffieldtrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    6h 57m
    £177–271

  6. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Sheffieldtrain train Carlisle - Nottingham / ...
    8h 9m
    £92–179

  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 4m
    £86–179

  8. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    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 23m
    £104–233

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

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 33m
    £120–257

  10. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Sheffieldtrain train
    7h 28m
    £134–265

Ayr to Sheffield by train and foot

Calendar148Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Sheffield via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Warrington Central in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waingate/CG19 via Buchanan Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/A3 in around 7h 57m.

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