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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Liverpool is to bus via Manchester which costs £24 - £55 and takes 8h 54m.

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 5m 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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

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 1m.

How far is it from Ayr to Liverpool?

The distance between Ayr and Liverpool is 268 miles. The road distance is 207.8 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 1m and costs £35 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m 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 1m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 6h 17m.

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 5m to drive from Ayr to Liverpool.

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

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Ayr to Liverpool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North WesternGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
5h 1m
£37–148
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
8h 54m
£25–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
6h 17m
£41–68
Drive 206.6 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Liverpool206.6 mi
4h 5m
£52–75
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
5h 16m
£76–172
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
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 bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Edge Hill Station
5h 54m
£73–157
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
5h 44m
£51–179
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
6h 47m
£55–183

Ayr to Liverpool by train

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Distance: 266.5 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 17m.

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