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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Skipton by train, car, plane, or bus

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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 Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain train
    5h 29m
    £78–183

  2. Drive 175.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ayr to Skiptoncar car 175.2 mi
    3h 25m
    £43–62

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane GLA - LBA
    7h 41m
    £73–167

  4. 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 Skiptontrain train
    6h 31m
    £67–139

Ayr to Skipton by train

Calendar55Weekly Trains
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Skipton via Glasgow Central and Carlisle in around 5h 29m.

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