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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Ayr is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Penrith to Ayr?

The distance between Penrith and Ayr is 161 miles. The road distance is 109 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Penrith to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Ayr bus from?

Penrith to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Ayr train from?

Penrith to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Ayr?

The best way to get from Penrith to Ayr is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Penrith to Ayr bus arrive?

Penrith to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Penrith to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penrith to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Ayr is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Penrith to Ayr.

How do I get a train ticket from Penrith to Ayr?

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Penrith 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 Penrith to Ayr by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 39m
£61–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
3h 47m
£19–37
Drive 108.3 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Ayrcar 108.3 mi
2h 11m
£27–39
Train, line 42 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus 42 / ...
3h 46m
£42–85

Penrith to Ayr by train

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Distance: 159.6 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 47m.

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