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

The cheapest way to get from Harrogate to Ayr is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harrogate to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Harrogate and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Harrogate to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Library Gardens and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Harrogate and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Harrogate and arriving at Ayr via York, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Harrogate to Ayr?

The distance between Harrogate and Ayr is 313 miles. The road distance is 190.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harrogate to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Harrogate to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harrogate to Ayr bus from?

Harrogate to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Harrogate to Ayr train from?

Harrogate to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from Harrogate to Ayr?

The best way to get from Harrogate to Ayr is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Harrogate to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Harrogate to Ayr train arrive?

Harrogate to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Harrogate to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Harrogate to Ayr is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Harrogate to Ayr.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 32m
£102–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
8h 2m
£28–49
Drive 189.1 mi
1. Drive from Harrogate to Ayrcar 189.1 mi
3h 52m
£47–68
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 54m
£72–166
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
8h 3m
£82–161
Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
9h 27m
£33–138
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 56m
£90–219

Harrogate to Ayr by train and foot

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 310.8 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Harrogate to Ayr via York, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library Gardens to Ayr Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 2m.

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