There are 11 ways to get from Lincoln to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Newark North Gate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 44m£120–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 451
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
10h 57m£43–85Drive 270.6 mi
- Drive from Lincoln to Ayrcar 270.6 mi
4h 54m£67–97Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 26m£92–185Train, bus
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
7h 13m£105–252Train via Carlisle
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
9h 34m£109–201Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
7h 11m£90–189Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 44m£135–399Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 19m£93–233Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 27m£140–443Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 25m£114–256
Lincoln to Ayr by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Ayr is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Ayr is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Ayr via Newark North Gate, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Lincoln and Ayr is 377 miles. The road distance is 272.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £120 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Lincoln to Ayr, including transfers.
Lincoln to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newark North Gate station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Ayr is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 57m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Ayr, Scotland?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Ayr via Newark North Gate, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Ayr Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 57m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–440
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Train from Newark North Gate to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newark North Gate to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newark North Gate to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newark North Gate to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Lincoln to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Lincoln to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Ayr is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Lincoln to Ayr.
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