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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Tangier Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Whitehaven via Glasgow Central and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Ayr to Whitehaven?

The distance between Ayr and Whitehaven is 182 miles. The road distance is 127.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Ayr to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Whitehaven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Whitehaven train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Ayr to Whitehaven is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Ayr to Whitehaven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Whitehaven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Whitehaven is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Ayr to Whitehaven.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Whitehaven?

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Ayr to Whitehaven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 43 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Whitehaven 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 Central to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
4h 14m
£52–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
6h 25m
£23–37
Drive 126.8 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Whitehavencar 126.8 mi
2h 35m
£32–46
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
5h 16m
£50–83

Ayr to Whitehaven by train

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.1 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Whitehaven via Glasgow Central and Carlisle in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Tangier Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 6h 25m.

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