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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Harrogate is to bus via Glasgow which costs £19 - £50 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Harrogate is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Harrogate?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at West Park Church via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Harrogate?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Harrogate via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Ayr to Harrogate?

The distance between Ayr and Harrogate is 313 miles. The road distance is 189.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Harrogate without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £50 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Ayr to Harrogate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Harrogate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Harrogate train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Harrogate?

The best way to get from Ayr to Harrogate is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £50 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £60 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Ayr to Harrogate bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Harrogate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Harrogate?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Harrogate is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Ayr to Harrogate.

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

Book your Ayr to Harrogate train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Harrogate?

There are 1878+ hotels available in Harrogate.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Harrogate 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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
5h 24m
£50–180
Bus
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 & Coach Station183 / ...
9h 7m
£20–58
Drive 188.8 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Harrogate188.8 mi
3h 50m
£47–68
Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)GLA - LBA
6h 7m
£74–159
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to CarlisleGlasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to LeedsCarlisle - Leeds / ...
7h 59m
£43–115
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk010 / ...
9h 32m
£20–48
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 Airport to Leeds
7h 23m
£87–204

Ayr to Harrogate by train and foot

209Weekly Services

5h 24mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 311.1 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Harrogate via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and York in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to West Park Church via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 7m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.