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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Liverpool is to bus which costs £26 - £55 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Liverpool is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Ayr to Liverpool?

The distance between Ayr and Liverpool is 268 miles. The road distance is 207.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Ayr to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Liverpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Liverpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Ayr to Liverpool is to train which takes 5h and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Ayr to Liverpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Liverpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Liverpool is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Ayr to Liverpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Liverpool?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Liverpool 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 Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h
£34–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
8h 8m
£27–55
Drive 206.7 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Liverpoolcar 206.7 mi
4h 6m
£50–72
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
5h 11m
£58–141
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leylandtrain
3. Take the train from Leyland to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
8h 51m
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 38m
£67–152
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 48m
£49–149

Ayr to Liverpool by train

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Distance: 266.2 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Chorlton Street Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 8m.

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