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 £24 - £60 and takes 10h 8m.

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 32m 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 8m.

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 38m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m 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.

Train or bus from Ayr to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Ayr to Bakewell is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Ayr to Bakewell bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Bakewell is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Ayr to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2452+ 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 Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
7h 38m
£43–128
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2131 / ...
10h 8m
£25–59
Drive 243.9 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Bakewell243.9 mi
4h 32m
£60–87
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bamford
7h 48m
£77–172
Line 43 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Road43 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire StationTp
9h 2m
£63–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2180 / ...
10h 52m
£36–58
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
6h 54m
£60–148
Train, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Chesterfield
7h 26m
£127–289

Ayr to Bakewell by train and bus

142Weekly Services

7h 38mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 301 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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 38m. 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 8m.

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