What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Ayr?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Ayr is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Ayr?

The fastest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkby Stephen and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkby Stephen to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Pennine Hotel and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Kirkby Stephen and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkby Stephen to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Kirkby Stephen and arriving at Ayr via Carlisle and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Kirkby Stephen to Ayr?

The distance between Kirkby Stephen and Ayr is 188 miles. The road distance is 133.5 miles.

How do I travel from Kirkby Stephen to Ayr without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Ayr without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Kirkby Stephen to Ayr?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Kirkby Stephen to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkby Stephen to Ayr bus from?

Kirkby Stephen to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Pennine Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Kirkby Stephen to Ayr train from?

Kirkby Stephen to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Kirkby Stephen station.

Train or bus from Kirkby Stephen to Ayr?

The best way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Ayr is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Kirkby Stephen to Ayr bus arrive?

Kirkby Stephen to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the Kirkby Stephen to Ayr train arrive?

Kirkby Stephen to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Kirkby Stephen to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkby Stephen to Ayr is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kirkby Stephen to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 556+ hotels available in Ayr.

Kirkby Stephen to Ayr - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 42 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kirkby Stephen to Ayr by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Pennine Hotel to Rail Stationbus 563
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4h 7m
£54–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pennine Hotel to Rail Stationbus 563
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
5h 38m
£24–44
Bus, train, line 42 bus
1. Take the bus from Pennine Hotel to Rail Stationbus 563
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
3. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus 42 / ...
5h 3m
£44–72
Drive 132.7 mi
1. Drive from Kirkby Stephen to Ayrcar 132.7 mi
2h 34m
£34–48
Train
1. Take the train from Kirkby Stephen to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4h 49m
£55–120

Kirkby Stephen to Ayr by bus and train

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Distance: 186.8 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Kirkby Stephen, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Costa Coffee to Ayr via Rail Station, Kirkby Stephen, Carlisle, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pennine Hotel to Ayr Bus Station via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Carlisle, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 38m.

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