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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Shipley is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Shipley is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Shipley?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Shipley. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Thackley Old Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Shipley?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Shipley. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Shipley via Glasgow Central and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Ayr to Shipley?

The distance between Ayr and Shipley is 245 miles. The road distance is 191.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Shipley without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £23 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Ayr to Shipley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Shipley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Shipley train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Shipley?

The best way to get from Ayr to Shipley is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £23 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Ayr to Shipley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Shipley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Shipley?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Shipley is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Ayr to Shipley.

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

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Where can I stay near Shipley?

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Ayr to Shipley - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 43 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Ayr to Shipley 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 Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Shipleytrain
5h 49m
£23–165
Bus
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 Ukn31
7h 56m
£19–34
Drive 190.3 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Shipleycar 190.3 mi
3h 44m
£46–67
Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
6h 34m
£59–137
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Shipleytrain
6h 51m
£33–105
Bus via Glasgow
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 & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
9h 31m
£29–61
Train, 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
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
6h 55m
£73–178
Train, 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
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain
7h 15m
£78–241

Ayr to Shipley by train

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Distance: 243.2 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Shipley, Bradford, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Shipley via Glasgow Central and Carlisle in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Thackley Old Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 56m.

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