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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Sheffield is to bus which costs £20 - £60 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Sheffield is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Waingate/CG19 via Buchanan Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/A3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Sheffield via Glasgow Central and Warrington Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Ayr to Sheffield?

The distance between Ayr and Sheffield is 319 miles. The road distance is 231.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Sheffield without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £95 - £270.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Sheffield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Sheffield train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Sheffield?

The best way to get from Ayr to Sheffield is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £95 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £60 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Ayr to Sheffield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Sheffield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Sheffield?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Sheffield is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Ayr to Sheffield.

Where can I stay near Sheffield?

There are 1572+ hotels available in Sheffield.

Ayr to Sheffield - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Ayr to Sheffield 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
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Central to Sheffieldtrain
6h 3m
£99–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
7h 56m
£21–57
Drive 230.1 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Sheffieldcar 230.1 mi
4h 39m
£57–82
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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 Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
5h 59m
£70–183
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Sheffieldtrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
7h 3m
£46–118
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Sheffieldtrain Carlisle - Sheffield / ...
8h 9m
£55–144
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 Sheffieldtrain
4h 59m
£54–164
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
6h 9m
£59–178
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Sheffieldtrain
6h 20m
£77–402
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Sheffieldtrain
7h 7m
£102–237

Ayr to Sheffield by train and foot

147Weekly Services

6h 3mAverage Duration

£99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 317.5 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Sheffield via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Warrington Central in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waingate/CG19 via Buchanan Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/A3 in around 7h 56m.

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