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

The cheapest way to get from Bury to Ayr is to bus via Victoria Rail Station which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bury to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Bury and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bury Interchange and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Bury to Ayr?

The distance between Bury and Ayr is 258 miles. The road distance is 197.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bury to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £50 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Bury to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury to Ayr bus from?

Bury to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Bury to Ayr?

The best way to get from Bury to Ayr is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Bury to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bury to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury to Ayr is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Bury to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 503+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bury 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
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
5h 8m
£52–232
Bus via Victoria Rail Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
7h 4m
£24–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
6h 48m
£26–47
Drive 196.2 mi
1. Drive from Bury to Ayrcar 196.2 mi
3h 58m
£49–70
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 4m
£68–186
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Bolton to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 44m
£47–109
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 50m
£76–205
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 9m
£73–186
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 46m
£71–231

Bury to Ayr by bus and train

223Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Arthur Street to Ayr via Bolton Interchange, Bolton, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bury to Ayr Bus Station via Shudehill, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 48m.

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