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

The cheapest way to get from Keswick to Ayr is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Keswick to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Keswick and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Keswick to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Greta Bank and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Keswick to Ayr?

The distance between Keswick and Ayr is 178 miles. The road distance is 118 miles.

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

The best way to get from Keswick to Ayr without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 51m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Keswick to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Keswick to Ayr bus from?

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

Where does the Keswick to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Keswick to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Keswick to Ayr is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Keswick to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 558+ hotels available in Ayr.

Keswick 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 Keswick to Ayr by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Greta Bank to Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3h 51m
£60–113
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 / ...
5h 57m
£22–38
Drive 117.3 mi
1. Drive from Keswick to Ayrcar 117.3 mi
2h 31m
£29–41
Bus, train, line 42 bus
1. Take the bus from Greta Bank to Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
3. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus 42 / ...
4h 48m
£45–88

Keswick to Ayr by bus and train

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3h 51mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.4 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Greta Bank to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 57m.

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