There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Whinfell Forest by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 34m£57–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
- Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Center Parcs Whinfell Forestbus 104
6h 3m£25–35Line 43 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
- Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Center Parcs Whinfell Forestbus 104
5h 27m£40–62Drive 115.1 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Whinfell Forestcar 115.1 mi
2h 22m£29–42
Ayr to Whinfell Forest by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Whinfell Forest is to bus which costs £25 - £35 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Whinfell Forest is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Whinfell Forest. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest via Buchanan Bus Station and La Mexxaluna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Whinfell Forest. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Ayr and Whinfell Forest is 167 miles. The road distance is 115.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Whinfell Forest without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Ayr to Whinfell Forest, including transfers.
Ayr to Whinfell Forest bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Whinfell Forest train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Whinfell Forest is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £35 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Whinfell Forest, England?
You can take a train from Ayr to Whinfell Forest via Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, Bus Station, and Center Parcs Whinfell Forest in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Whinfell Forest via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Center Parcs Whinfell Forest in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Road
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- 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
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from La Mexxaluna to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from La Mexxaluna to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ayr to Whinfell Forest bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Whinfell Forest train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Whinfell Forest is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Ayr to Whinfell Forest.
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