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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Birkenhead is to bus via Preston which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Ayr to Birkenhead?

The distance between Ayr and Birkenhead is 268 miles. The road distance is 210.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Ayr to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Birkenhead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Birkenhead train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Ayr to Birkenhead is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Ayr to Birkenhead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Birkenhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Birkenhead is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Ayr to Birkenhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

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Ayr to Birkenhead - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ayr to Birkenhead 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 CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North WesternGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
5h 1m
£32–145
Bus via Preston
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
8h 15m
£28–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
6h 17m
£41–68
Drive 209 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Birkenhead209 mi
4h 10m
£52–75
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
5h 19m
£74–150
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo LaneX77
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
5h 15m
£31–110
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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 Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
6h 40m
£78–168
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
6h 38m
£70–188
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
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 Liverpool Lime Street
5h 48m
£55–159

Ayr to Birkenhead by train

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Distance: 266.4 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 17m.

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