There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Lytham St Annes by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to PrestonGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
4h 52m£32–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
7h 3m£19–40Drive 185.8 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Lytham St Annes185.8 mi
3h 32m£46–66Train, fly
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
7h 6m£88–185Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Coach Stn181 / ...
7h 34m£23–57
Ayr to Lytham St Annes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Lytham St Annes is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Lytham St Annes is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Fylde Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Ansdell & Fairhaven via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Ayr and Lytham St Annes is 248 miles. The road distance is 186.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Lytham St Annes without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £30 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Ayr to Lytham St Annes, including transfers.
Ayr to Lytham St Annes bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Lytham St Annes is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Lytham St Annes, England?
You can take a train from Ayr to Ansdell & Fairhaven via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Fylde Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 3m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–190
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–130
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–120
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £260–300
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Lytham St Annes bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Lytham St Annes is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Ayr to Lytham St Annes.
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