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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Ayr is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Ayr via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Windermere to Ayr?

The distance between Windermere and Ayr is 203 miles. The road distance is 135.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Windermere to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Ayr bus from?

Windermere to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Ayr train from?

Windermere to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Ayr?

The best way to get from Windermere to Ayr is to train which takes 4h and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Windermere to Ayr bus arrive?

Windermere to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Windermere to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Windermere to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Ayr is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Windermere to Ayr.

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

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Windermere to Ayr - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h
£59–112
Drive 134.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Ayrcar 134.5 mi
2h 42m
£34–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barclays Bank to Bus Stationbus 508
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
6h 46m
£42–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
6h 52m
£41–63

Windermere to Ayr by train

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Distance: 201.6 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Ayr via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Central in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 52m.

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