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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Wakefield is to bus which costs £19 - £60 and takes 7h 35m.

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 11m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Queen Elizabeth GS via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

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 22m.

How far is it from Ayr to Wakefield?

The distance between Ayr and Wakefield is 328 miles. The road distance is 209.2 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 22m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 22m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £60 and takes 7h 35m.

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 11m 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?

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Ayr to Wakefield - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ayr to Wakefield 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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wakefield Westgatetrain
6h 22m
£63–105
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 35m
£20–56
Drive 208 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Wakefieldcar 208 mi
4h 11m
£51–74
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 Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
6h 38m
£79–188
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
7h 29m
£43–121
Bus via Wakefield Bus Station
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 11m
£30–61
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 51m
£68–162
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain
6h 5m
£56–184

Ayr to Wakefield by train and foot

92Weekly Services

6h 22mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 325.6 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth GS via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 35m.

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