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

The cheapest way to get from Cartmel to Ayr is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartmel to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Cartmel to Ayr?

The distance between Cartmel and Ayr is 230 miles. The road distance is 152.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cartmel to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Cartmel to Ayr, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cartmel to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartmel to Ayr is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Cartmel to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 483+ hotels available in Ayr.

Cartmel to Ayr - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cartmel to Ayr by train, taxi, bus, or car

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 Lancaster to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 9m
£44–123
Drive 151.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cartmel to Ayr151.4 mi
2h 56m
£38–54
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Cartmel to Bus Station Night Std
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Station181
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
5h 30m
£83–116
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Grange-over-Sands to CarlisleCarnforth - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to AuchinleckCarlisle - Glasgow Central
6h 49m
£49–86

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 228.7 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cartmel to Ayr via Grange-over-Sands, Lancaster, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 9m.

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