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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Windermere is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 57m.

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 43m 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 12m.

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 12m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m 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.

Train or bus from Ayr to Windermere?

The best way to get from Ayr to Windermere is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 57m.

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 43m 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 3189+ hotels available in Windermere.

Ayr to Windermere - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Windermere by train, bus, or car

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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 - Rugby / ...
4h 12m
£31–71
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Churchbus 555
6h 57m
£25–52
Drive 135.4 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Windermerecar 135.4 mi
2h 43m
£34–48
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 25m
£38–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Castle Primary schoolbus 43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Whitesandsbus 246
3. Take the train from Lockerbie to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 4m

Ayr to Windermere by train

114Weekly Trains

4h 12mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.9 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to St Mary's Church via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 57m.

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