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How to get fromWhitehaven to Ayrby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitehaven to Ayr by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3h 54m
    £63–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    6h 32m
    £22–39

  3. Drive 127.6 mi

    1. Drive from Whitehaven to Ayrcar car 127.6 mi
    2h 35m
    £32–45

  4. Train, line 42 bus

    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 42 / ...
    4h 40m
    £52–102

Whitehaven to Ayr by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Ayr via Carlisle and Glasgow Central in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Ayr Bus Station via Main Street, Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 32m.

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