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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Ayr is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Ayr via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Burnley to Ayr?

The distance between Burnley and Ayr is 256 miles. The road distance is 185 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Burnley to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Ayr bus from?

Burnley to Ayr bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Ayr train from?

Burnley to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Ayr?

The best way to get from Burnley to Ayr is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Burnley to Ayr bus arrive?

Burnley to Ayr bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Burnley to Ayr train arrive?

Burnley to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Ayr is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Burnley to Ayr.

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

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Burnley to Ayr - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Burnley to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 28m
£64–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
7h 29m
£32–58
Drive 184 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Ayrcar 184 mi
3h 36m
£46–66
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h
£76–201
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ormerod Road to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus M4
2. Take the train from Keighley to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
8h 21m
£69–122
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 22m
£79–185

Burnley to Ayr by train

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Distance: 254.3 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Ayr via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 29m.

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