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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to York is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to York is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to York. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Blossom Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and York?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to York. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at York via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Ayr to York?

The distance between Ayr and York is 293 miles. The road distance is 206.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to York without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Ayr to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to York bus from?

Ayr to York bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to York train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to York?

The best way to get from Ayr to York is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Ayr to York bus arrive?

Ayr to York bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to York train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to York is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Ayr to York.

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

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Where can I stay near York?

There are 1829+ hotels available in York.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Ayr to York 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 Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
4h 29m
£53–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn31
7h 50m
£23–52
Drive 204.9 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to York204.9 mi
3h 48m
£51–73
Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)GLA - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to York
6h 11m
£77–169
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo LaneX77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to YorkGlasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 48m
£46–93
Bus via Micklegate
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegate843 / ...
9h 45m
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to York
7h 25m
£84–192
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to York
5h 53m
£78–309

Ayr to York by train and foot

270Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290.9 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to York via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Blossom Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 50m.

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