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

The cheapest way to get from Hawkshead to Ayr is to bus which costs £35 - £50 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hawkshead to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Hawkshead and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Hawkshead to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Tourist Information Centre and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via bus interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Hawkshead to Ayr?

The distance between Hawkshead and Ayr is 215 miles. The road distance is 136.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hawkshead to Ayr without a car is to line 505 bus and train which takes 5h 31m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Hawkshead to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hawkshead to Ayr bus from?

Hawkshead to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Hawkshead to Ayr bus arrive?

Hawkshead to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hawkshead to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawkshead to Ayr is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Hawkshead to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 556+ hotels available in Ayr.

Hawkshead to Ayr - 4 ways to travel via train, line 505 bus, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 505 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre to Bus Rail Interchangebus 505
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 31m
£62–116
Drive 135.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hawkshead to Ayrcar 135.9 mi
2h 45m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 553
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
8h 14m
£35–50
Train, line 42 bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
3. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus 42 / ...
6h 35m
£56–96

Hawkshead to Ayr by bus and train

53Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.1 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Hawkshead, Cumbria, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Tourist Information Centre to Ayr Bus Station via bus interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 14m.

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