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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Sheffield is to bus via Leeds which costs £29 - £60 and takes 8h 45m.

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 40m 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 Sheffield Interchange/E2 via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

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, Lancaster and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Ayr to Sheffield?

The distance between Ayr and Sheffield is 306 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 5h 58m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m 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 5h 58m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £29 - £60 and takes 8h 45m.

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 40m to drive from Ayr to Sheffield.

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

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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 Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain
5h 58m
£111–217
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 240 / ...
8h 45m
£30–59
Drive 230.1 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Sheffieldcar 230.1 mi
4h 40m
£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
6h 3m
£84–195
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Sheffieldtrain Carlisle - Nottingham
8h 9m
£89–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
9h 32m
£56–138
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
5h 9m
£80–169
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
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 13m
£87–182
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 Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
6h 36m
£115–222
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 21m
£131–230

Ayr to Sheffield by train

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5h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 304.6 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Sheffield via Glasgow Central, Lancaster, and Manchester Oxford Road in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 8h 45m.

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