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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Bakewell is to bus via Leeds which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Bakewell is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Sheffield Interchange/D3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Buxton via Glasgow Central, Lancaster and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Ayr to Bakewell?

The distance between Ayr and Bakewell is 303 miles. The road distance is 245.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Bakewell without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Ayr to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Bakewell bus from?

Ayr to Bakewell bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Bakewell train from?

Ayr to Bakewell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Ayr to Bakewell is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the Ayr to Bakewell bus arrive?

Ayr to Bakewell bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Bakewell train arrive?

Ayr to Bakewell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Bakewell is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Ayr to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2699+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Ayr to Bakewell - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 43 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 42m
£95–177
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
10h 9m
£33–59
Drive 243.9 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Bakewellcar 243.9 mi
4h 34m
£61–88
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
8h 5m
£81–196
Line 43 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus Tp
9h 1m
£86–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180 / ...
10h 48m
£47–90
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 39m
£77–159
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
7h 51m
£75–172

Ayr to Bakewell by train and bus

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7h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.8 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Fire Station via Glasgow Central, Lancaster, Manchester Piccadilly, Buxton, and Railway Station in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Sheffield Interchange/D3 in around 10h 9m.

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