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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Gatehead is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Gatehead is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £29 - £45.

How far is it from Ayr to Gatehead?

The distance between Ayr and Gatehead is 183 miles. The road distance is 119.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Gatehead without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Ayr to Gatehead, including transfers.

Train or bus from Ayr to Gatehead?

The best way to get from Ayr to Gatehead is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 13m.

Can I drive from Ayr to Gatehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Gatehead is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Ayr to Gatehead.

Where can I stay near Gatehead?

There are 331+ hotels available in Gatehead.

Ayr to Gatehead - 4 ways to travel via train, line 43 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Gatehead 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 Penrith North LakesGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
3h 21m
£69–123
Drive 118.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Gatehead118.8 mi
2h 21m
£30–43
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 bus from The Courts to Horse and Wagon Caravan Park
5h 53m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
3. Take the bus from The Courts to Whitewell Farm
6h 13m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 181.5 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Gatehead via Glasgow Central and Penrith North Lakes in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Gatehead via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, The Courts, and Whitewell Farm in around 6h 13m.

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