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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Workington is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Workington is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Workington?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Workington. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Workington via Buchanan Bus Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Workington?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Workington. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Workington via Glasgow Central and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Ayr to Workington?

The distance between Ayr and Workington is 176 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Workington without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £22 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Ayr to Workington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Workington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Workington train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Workington?

The best way to get from Ayr to Workington is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £22 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Ayr to Workington bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Workington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Workington?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Workington is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Ayr to Workington.

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

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Where can I stay near Workington?

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Ayr to Workington - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 43 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Workington by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
4h 12m
£22–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Rail Station182
3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to WorkingtonX4 / ...
6h 54m
£30–42
Drive 121 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Workington121 mi
2h 28m
£31–44
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Road43 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Workington
5h 11m
£31–47

Ayr to Workington by train

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Distance: 174.8 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Workington via Glasgow Central and Carlisle in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Workington via Buchanan Bus Station and Penrith Rail Station in around 6h 54m.

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