What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to St Helens?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to St Helens is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to St Helens?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to St Helens is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Exchange Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at St Helens Central via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Ayr to St Helens?

The distance between Ayr and St Helens is 257 miles. The road distance is 204 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to St Helens without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £35 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to St Helens?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Ayr to St Helens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to St Helens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to St Helens train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to St Helens?

The best way to get from Ayr to St Helens is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Ayr to St Helens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to St Helens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to St Helens is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Ayr to St Helens.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to St Helens?

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

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Ayr to St Helens - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to St Helens by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North WesternGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
4h 30m
£38–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Exchange Street10A
7h 46m
£43–72
Drive 202.8 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to St Helens202.8 mi
3h 39m
£51–73
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to St Helens Junction
6h 12m
£74–173
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo LaneX77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to St Helens CentralGlasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 12m
£41–98
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
6h 37m
£74–169
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
7h 10m
£75–195

Ayr to St Helens by train

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Distance: 255.2 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to St Helens Central via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Exchange Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 7h 46m.

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