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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Coniston is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Coniston is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.

How far is it from Ayr to Coniston?

The distance between Ayr and Coniston is 215 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Coniston without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Ayr to Coniston, including transfers.

Train or bus from Ayr to Coniston?

The best way to get from Ayr to Coniston is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 6h 16m.

Can I drive from Ayr to Coniston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Coniston is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Ayr to Coniston.

Where can I stay near Coniston?

There are 3340+ hotels available in Coniston.

Ayr to Coniston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Coniston by train, bus, or car

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 Oxenholme Lake DistrictGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
4h 33m
£57–106
Drive 138.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Coniston138.4 mi
2h 44m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston HotelUkn31
6h 16m
£64–95
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Barrow-in-Furness
3. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to The CrownX7
9h 1m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 213.7 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Coniston, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Coniston via Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Coniston via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Penrith Rail Station, and Keswick in around 6h 16m.

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