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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Ayr is to bus via Wakefield Bus Station which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 5m.

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 27m 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 Barnsley Interchange/A23 and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

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 Leeds, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Ayr?

The distance between Barnsley and Ayr is 231 miles. The road distance is 219.1 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 Carlisle which takes 6h 52m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m 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 Leeds City Bus 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 Carlisle which takes 6h 52m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Barnsley to Ayr bus arrive?

Barnsley to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barnsley to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Ayr is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m 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?

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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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisletrain Sheffield - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 52m
£44–80
Bus via Wakefield Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
10h 5m
£34–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
7h 42m
£38–63
Drive 217.8 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Ayrcar 217.8 mi
4h 27m
£54–78
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 3m
£78–223
Train
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 12m
£126–372
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h
£86–253
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 43m
£68–152
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 59m
£92–268

Barnsley to Ayr by train and foot

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7h 12mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.2 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Ayr Bus Station via Carlisle, Auchinleck, and Well Road in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to Ayr Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 42m.

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