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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Ayr is to bus via Carlisle which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Ayr is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Ayr via Carlisle and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Ayr?

The distance between Barnsley and Ayr is 277 miles. The road distance is 219 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Ayr without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 6h 1m and costs £80 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Barnsley to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Ayr bus from?

Barnsley to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Ayr train from?

Barnsley to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Ayr?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Ayr is to train via Glasgow which takes 6h 1m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlisle, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Barnsley to Ayr bus arrive?

Barnsley to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Barnsley to Ayr train arrive?

Barnsley to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Ayr is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Barnsley to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 499+ hotels available in Ayr.

Barnsley to Ayr - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Barnsley to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
6h 1m
£82–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
9h 56m
£26–70
Bus via Carlisle
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
8h 31m
£32–50
Drive 217.8 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Ayr217.8 mi
4h 25m
£54–78
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LBA - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
6h 46m
£75–163
Train
1. Take the train from Barnsley to CarlisleSheffield - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to AuchinleckCarlisle - Glasgow Central
6h 52m
£87–181
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
7h 8m
£84–200
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 59m
£71–184
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
6h 52m
£75–195

Barnsley to Ayr by train

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6h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 275.7 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Ayr via Carlisle and Glasgow Central in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Ayr Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 31m.

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