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 £28 - £50 and takes 8h 30m.

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 50m 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 Micklegate via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

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 Central and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Ayr to York?

The distance between Ayr and York is 291 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 5h 10m and costs £85 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 Stagecoach West Scotland, 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 5h 10m and costs £85 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Ayr to York bus arrive?

Ayr to York bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, 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 50m 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 1973+ hotels available in York.

Ayr to York - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
5h 10m
£85–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
8h 30m
£29–46
Drive 204.9 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Yorkcar 204.9 mi
3h 50m
£51–73
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
7h 16m
£93–243
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Yorktrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
5h 48m
£126–188
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
10h 5m
£33–121
Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
7h 31m
£77–217

Ayr to York by train

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Distance: 289.2 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to York via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Micklegate via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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