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

The cheapest way to get from York to Ayr is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between York and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between York and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from York to Ayr. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from York to Ayr?

The distance between York and Ayr is 292 miles. The road distance is 206.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £90 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from York to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Ayr bus from?

York to Ayr bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from York to Ayr?

The best way to get from York to Ayr is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £90 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the York to Ayr bus arrive?

York to Ayr bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Ayr is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from York to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4h 37m
£95–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
8h 4m
£30–53
Drive 205.5 mi
1. Drive from York to Ayrcar 205.5 mi
3h 51m
£51–73
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 38m
£81–183
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
4h 46m
£145–200
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
5h 55m
£85–136
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
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
£93–219
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 48m
£113–212

York to Ayr by train and foot

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290.6 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from York to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Ayr Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 4m.

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