What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Thirsk?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Thirsk is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Thirsk?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Thirsk is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Thirsk via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Ayr to Thirsk?

The distance between Ayr and Thirsk is 316 miles. The road distance is 184.3 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Thirsk without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £100 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Thirsk?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Ayr to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Thirsk bus from?

Ayr to Thirsk bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Thirsk train from?

Ayr to Thirsk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Ayr to Thirsk is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Ayr to Thirsk bus arrive?

Ayr to Thirsk bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Thirsk train arrive?

Ayr to Thirsk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Thirsk is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Ayr to Thirsk.

Where can I stay near Thirsk?

There are 1037+ hotels available in Thirsk.

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Thirsk by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
5h 21m
£106–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus 843 / ...
4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
10h 31m
£41–61
Drive 183.2 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Thirskcar 183.2 mi
3h 28m
£46–67
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
7h 43m
£129–199
Train, Steam train, bus
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
11h 3m

Ayr to Thirsk by bus

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10h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 314 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Thirsk via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Thirsk in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 10h 31m.

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