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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 via Carlisle

    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 55m
    £78–135

  2. Bus via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    9h 38m
    £43–69

  3. Drive  214.8 mi

    1. Drive from Barnsley to Ayrshirecar car 214.8 mi
    4h 24m
    £55–79

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, 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
    8h 7m
    £91–245

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    7h 26m
    £107–223

  6. Bus

    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 / ...
    11h 9m
    £48–97

  7. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    8h 43m
    £86–191

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, 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 50m
    £82–179

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A1 to Temple House via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 9h 38m.

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