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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Windermere is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Windermere is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Windermere via Glasgow Central and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Ayr to Windermere?

The distance between Ayr and Windermere is 203 miles. The road distance is 136.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Ayr to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Windermere train from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Windermere train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Windermere is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Ayr to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3348+ hotels available in Windermere.

Ayr to Windermere - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and line 43 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Ayr to Windermere by train, car, or bus

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 Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 9m
£71–135
Drive 135.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Windermerecar 135.4 mi
2h 44m
£33–48
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 23m
£54–108

Ayr to Windermere by train

112Weekly Trains

4h 9mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ayr to Windermere.

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Distance: 201.6 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Windermere via Glasgow Central and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 9m.

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