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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Wakefield is to bus via Manchester which costs £25 - £55 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Wakefield is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Ayr to Wakefield?

The distance between Ayr and Wakefield is 328 miles. The road distance is 208.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £70 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Ayr to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Wakefield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Wakefield train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Ayr to Wakefield is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £70 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Ayr to Wakefield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Wakefield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Wakefield is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Ayr to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 1988+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Ayr to Wakefield - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ayr to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wakefield Westgate
6h 7m
£74–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station183 / ...
8h 55m
£22–66
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
8h 43m
£26–55
Drive 207.7 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Wakefield207.7 mi
4h 10m
£53–76
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)GLA - LBA
5h 55m
£76–175
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to CarlisleGlasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to LeedsCarlisle - Leeds / ...
7h 28m
£41–131
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 Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
6h 36m
£82–190
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate
5h 59m
£80–199
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate
7h 2m
£85–211

Ayr to Wakefield by train and foot

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6h 7mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 326 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Wakefield Westgate via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 43m.

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