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How to get fromYork to Girvanby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from York to Girvan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    6h 4m
    £99–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Wesley Roadbus bus 360 / ...
    9h 48m
    £47–70

  3. Drive  211.9 mi

    1. Drive from York to Girvancar car 211.9 mi
    3h 58m
    £53–76

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    6h 12m
    £134–202

  5. Steam train, train, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street Eastbus bus 360 / ...
    10h 31m

York to Girvan by train and foot

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from York to Girvan via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Wesley Road via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 9h 48m.

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