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How to get fromBarnsley to Ayrshireby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Barnsley to Ayrshire by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisletrain train Sheffield - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    6h 32m
    £88–167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    8h 29m
    £40–134

  3. Drive 214.8 mi

    1. Drive from Barnsley to Ayrshirecar car 214.8 mi
    4h 24m
    £53–76

  4. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    9h 2m
    £80–179

  5. Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    10h 41m
    £43–147

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    7h 53m
    £93–233

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    6h 25m
    £98–207

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 15m
    £92–203

Barnsley to Ayrshire by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Ayrshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Barnsley to James Street via Carlisle, Auchinleck, and Well Road in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Temple House via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 8h 29m.

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