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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Douglas is to bus and car ferry via Preston which costs $80 - $320 and takes 12h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Douglas is to train and bus and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $120 - $310.

How far is it from Ayr to Douglas?

The distance between Ayr and Douglas is 370 km.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Douglas without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 9h 10m and costs $85 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Ayr to Douglas, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Douglas?

There are 122+ hotels available in Douglas.

Ayr to Douglas - 7 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Douglas by car, car ferry, train, bus, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Ayr to Heysham
2. Take the car ferry from Heysham to Isle of Man Douglas
6h 46m
$93–172
Bus, car ferry 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 Station
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglas
12h 14m
$83–319
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglas
9h 10m
$89–438
Bus, train, car ferry
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
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglas
9h 23m
$88–403
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglas
10h 34m
$98–341
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)GLA - IOM
6h 38m
$125–306
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
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 Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)EDI - IOM
5h 27m
$122–308

Ayr to Douglas by train, bus, foot, and car ferry

2Weekly Services

9h 10mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 369.7 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Douglas, Isle of Man?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Douglas. However, you can drive to Heysham then take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Isle of Man Douglas via Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, Liverpool Lime Street, Queen Square Bus Station, North John Street, and Liverpool in around 9h 10m.

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