Rome2Rio

How to get fromRochdale to Ayrby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Ayr

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Rochdale to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    5h 21m
    £85–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    7h 18m
    £32–57

  3. Drive  197.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rochdale to Ayrcar car 197.4 mi
    4h
    £50–71

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    6h 27m
    £71–180

  5. Bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    7h 21m
    £32–57

  6. Line 471 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus bus 471
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train
    7h 27m
    £68–116

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    6h 38m
    £84–211

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 43m
    £65–178

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    6h 40m
    £79–177

Rochdale to Ayr by train

Calendar171Weekly Trains
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Rochdale to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 274.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Ayr via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Ayr Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 18m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There