There are 10 ways to get from Ayr to Skegness by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via York
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 Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
8h 26m£152–306Bus
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 St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 151
16h 54m£67–149Drive 297.7 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Skegnesscar 297.7 mi
5h 56m£73–105Train, 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 Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
8h 12m£116–224Train
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
10h 16m£141–224Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
10h 25m£161–276Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
8h 8m£152–442Train, fly to London City Airport
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
7h 48m£159–466Train, fly to Luton Airport
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
7h 43m£128–280Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
8h 37m£114–264
Ayr to Skegness by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Skegness is to bus which costs £65 - £150 and takes 16h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Skegness is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Lumley Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Skegness via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, York and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Ayr and Skegness is 433 miles. The road distance is 299.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Skegness without a car is to train via York which takes 8h 26m and costs £150 - £310.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Ayr to Skegness, including transfers.
Ayr to Skegness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Skegness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Skegness is to train via York which takes 8h 26m and costs £150 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 16h 54m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Ayr to Skegness via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Grantham in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Lumley Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 16h 54m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–430
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- 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
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- 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 Skegness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Skegness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Skegness is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Ayr to Skegness.
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