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How to get fromAyr to Windermereby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 8m
    £40–101

  2. Bus, line 555 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    7h 49m
    £26–56

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Castle Primary schoolbus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Whitesandsbus bus 246
    3. Take the train from Lockerbie to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 56m

  4. Drive 135.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Windermerecar car 135.4 mi
    2h 44m
    £34–48

  5. Line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    5h 22m
    £38–60

Ayr to Windermere by train

Calendar114Weekly Trains
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Thwaite Lane via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 49m.

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