There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Vindolanda by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Bardon Mill
4h 39m£25–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston HotelUkn31
7h 11m£18–30Line 43 bus, train, line 685 bus
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Road43 / ...
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Westgate685
6h 42m£30–62Drive 111.9 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Vindolanda111.9 mi
2h 17m£29–41Line 43 bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Road43 / ...
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Bardon Mill
5h 38m£31–64
Ayr to Vindolanda by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Vindolanda is to bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Vindolanda is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Vindolanda. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Car park via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Vindolanda. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Bardon Mill via Glasgow Central and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Ayr and Vindolanda is 172 miles. The road distance is 112.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Vindolanda without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £24 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Ayr to Vindolanda, including transfers.
Ayr to Vindolanda bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Vindolanda train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Vindolanda is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £24 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Vindolanda, England?
You can take a train from Ayr to Vindolanda via Glasgow Central, Carlisle, and Bardon Mill in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Vindolanda via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, Westgate, and Car park in around 7h 11m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–29
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–28
- 1st Class
- £30–50
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–26
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Bardon Mill
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £6–9
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Road
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Vindolanda bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Vindolanda train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Vindolanda is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Ayr to Vindolanda.
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