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

The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Ayr is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scunthorpe to Ayr is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Scunthorpe and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Scunthorpe station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Hull Interchange, Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Scunthorpe and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe and arriving at Ayr via Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Scunthorpe to Ayr?

The distance between Scunthorpe and Ayr is 348 miles. The road distance is 251.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £90 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Scunthorpe to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Ayr bus from?

Scunthorpe to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Ayr train from?

Scunthorpe to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Scunthorpe to Ayr?

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Ayr is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £90 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 11h 22m.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Ayr bus arrive?

Scunthorpe to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Hull Interchange station.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Ayr train arrive?

Scunthorpe to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Scunthorpe to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Scunthorpe to Ayr is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Scunthorpe to Ayr.

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

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Scunthorpe to Ayr - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Scunthorpe to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 9m
£91–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hull Interchangebus 350
2. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 561 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
11h 22m
£44–96
Drive 250 mi
1. Drive from Scunthorpe to Ayrcar 250 mi
4h 33m
£63–90
Fly Humberside Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane HUY - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 23m
£103–477
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
6h 52m
£89–230
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
8h 27m
£94–180
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 26m
£95–199
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
7h 12m
£92–204

Scunthorpe to Ayr by train and foot

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 345.8 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Ayr via Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Hull Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 22m.

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