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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Ayr is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Ayr is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Ayr?

The distance between Carlisle and Ayr is 143 miles. The road distance is 90.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Carlisle to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Ayr bus from?

Carlisle to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Ayr?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Ayr is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Carlisle to Ayr bus arrive?

Carlisle to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Ayr is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Carlisle to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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Carlisle to Ayr - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 42 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Ayr by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 23m
£48–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
3h 7m
£17–33
Drive 89.9 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Ayrcar 89.9 mi
1h 52m
£22–32
Train, line 42 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus 42 / ...
2h 32m
£41–71

Carlisle to Ayr by train

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Distance: 141.8 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 7m.

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