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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Retford is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Retford is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stand Z and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Retford. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Retford via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Ayr to Retford?

The distance between Ayr and Retford is 343 miles. The road distance is 249.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Retford without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £55 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Ayr to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Retford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Retford train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Retford?

The best way to get from Ayr to Retford is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £55 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Ayr to Retford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Retford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Retford is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Ayr to Retford.

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Ayr to Retford 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
4. Take the train from York to Retford
6h 3m
£56–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7436
11h 3m
£38–66
Drive 248 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Retford248 mi
4h 28m
£62–90
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
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 Sheffield
6h 27m
£64–205
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo LaneX77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to DoncasterGlasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
7h 39m
£73–97
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Retford
9h 49m
£51–131
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Retford
6h 34m
£104–360
Train, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Retford
6h 8m
£75–269

Ayr to Retford by train and foot

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6h 3mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 340.5 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Retford via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and York in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Retford Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Station Stand Z, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 11h 3m.

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