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

The cheapest way to get from Heysham to Ayr is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heysham to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Heysham and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Heysham to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Towers and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Heysham and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Heysham to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Heysham to Ayr?

The distance between Heysham and Ayr is 220 miles. The road distance is 161.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heysham to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Heysham to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heysham to Ayr bus from?

Heysham to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Heysham to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Heysham to Ayr?

The best way to get from Heysham to Ayr is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Heysham to Ayr bus arrive?

Heysham to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Heysham to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heysham to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Heysham to Ayr is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Heysham to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 557+ hotels available in Ayr.

Heysham 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 Heysham to Ayr by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 17m
£69–119
Drive 160.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Heysham to Ayrcar 160.6 mi
2h 59m
£40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
6h 37m
£41–63
Train, line 42 bus
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
3. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus 42 / ...
5h 35m
£59–102

Heysham to Ayr by bus, foot, and train

183Weekly Services

4h 17mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.8 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Towers to Ayr via Bus Station, Lancaster, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Towers to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 37m.

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