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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Runcorn is to bus and line 100 bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Runcorn is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £80.

How far is it from Ayr to Runcorn?

The distance between Ayr and Runcorn is 269 miles. The road distance is 213.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Ayr to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Runcorn bus from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Ayr to Runcorn is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Ayr to Runcorn bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Runcorn is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Ayr to Runcorn.

Where can I stay near Runcorn?

There are 1602+ hotels available in Runcorn.

Ayr to Runcorn - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

There are 8 ways to get from Ayr to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 20m
£96–165
Bus, line 100 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 Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
9h 45m
£30–48
Drive 211.8 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Runcorncar 211.8 mi
3h 53m
£53–77
Train to Glasgow Airport, 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 29m
£66–202
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Stationbus 79C / ...
7h 2m
£89–151
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
6h 40m
£98–222
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
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 Runcorntrain
5h 31m
£72–184
Train to Glasgow Airport, 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
7h 4m
£82–188

Ayr to Runcorn by train and bus

148Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 267.9 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Warrington Bank Quay Station, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 9h 45m.

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