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There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to York by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    4h 37m
    £88–186

  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
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    8h 30m
    £38–58

  3. Drive  204.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Yorkcar car 204.9 mi
    3h 50m
    £51–73

  4. Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    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
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain train
    6h 22m
    £78–186

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Yorktrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    5h 41m
    £126–196

  6. Train, Steam train

    1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain train The Dalesman East
    8h 56m

  7. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain train
    7h 38m
    £92–237

Ayr to York by train and foot

Calendar271Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to York via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Micklegate via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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