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How to get fromAyr to Skiptonby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Skipton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. 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 Skiptontrain
    5h 29m
    £35–155

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationbusUk030
    8h 36m
    £21–56

  3. Drive 175.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Skiptoncar175.2 mi
    3h 24m
    £44–63

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeGLA - LBA
    6h 48m
    £82–171

  5. Line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain
    6h 29m
    £44–95

Ayr to Skipton by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Skipton via Glasgow Central and Carlisle in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 4 via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Interchange in around 8h 36m.

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