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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Ayr is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Southport to Ayr?

The distance between Southport and Ayr is 253 miles. The road distance is 196 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Ayr without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 48m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Southport to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Ayr bus from?

Southport to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Southport to Ayr bus arrive?

Southport to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Southport to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Ayr is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Southport to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 553+ hotels available in Ayr.

Southport to Ayr - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Southport to Ayr by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4h 48m
£62–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
7h
£29–63
Drive 194.8 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Ayrcar 194.8 mi
3h 46m
£49–70
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 25m
£82–203
Bus, train via Carlisle
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
7h 55m
£52–84
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 56m
£79–207
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 52m
£101–240

Southport to Ayr by bus and train

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.5 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Duke Street to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h.

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