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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Keswick is to bus via Glasgow which costs £20 - £45 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Keswick is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Keswick?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Keswick. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Keswick Park Hotel via Castle Primary school, Whitesands, Hill Court, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Ayr to Keswick?

The distance between Ayr and Keswick is 179 miles. The road distance is 117.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Keswick without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 43m and costs £28 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Ayr to Keswick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Keswick bus from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Keswick bus arrive?

Ayr to Keswick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Castle Primary school station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Keswick?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Keswick is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ayr to Keswick.

Where can I stay near Keswick?

There are 2389+ hotels available in Keswick.

Ayr to Keswick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 43 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Keswick 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Keswick Park Hotelbus X4 / ...
3h 43m
£28–90
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
5h 31m
£21–41
Line 43 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Keswick Park Hotelbus X4 / ...
4h 55m
£35–52
Drive 116.6 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Keswickcar 116.6 mi
2h 31m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Castle Primary schoolbus 43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Whitesandsbus 246
3. Take the bus from Hill Court to The Courtsbus 382
8h 25m

Ayr to Keswick by train and bus

149Weekly Services

3h 43mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.7 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Keswick Park Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 31m.

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