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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Skipton 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 Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain train
    5h 29m
    £67–146

  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 Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    9h 18m
    £33–56

  3. Drive  175.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Skiptoncar car 175.2 mi
    3h 25m
    £44–63

  4. 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 38m
    £75–179

  5. 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
    £65–114

Ayr to Skipton by train

Calendar55Weekly Trains
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 9h 18m.

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