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

The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Ayr is to bus which costs £26 - £70 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Ayr is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Chesterfield and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Chesterfield station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Chesterfield and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Chesterfield to Ayr?

The distance between Chesterfield and Ayr is 369 miles. The road distance is 243.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £140 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Chesterfield to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Ayr bus from?

Chesterfield to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Ayr train from?

Chesterfield to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chesterfield station.

Train or bus from Chesterfield to Ayr?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Ayr is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £140 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Chesterfield to Ayr bus arrive?

Chesterfield to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Chesterfield to Ayr train arrive?

Chesterfield to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Chesterfield to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Chesterfield to Ayr is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Chesterfield to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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Chesterfield to Ayr - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Chesterfield to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
6h 19m
£143–429
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
9h 43m
£26–66
Drive 242.3 mi
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Ayr242.3 mi
4h 54m
£61–87
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield 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
4h 54m
£70–193
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Warrington Central
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
6h 24m
£46–179
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
7h 37m
£64–175
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield 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
6h 48m
£85–189
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield 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
5h 47m
£71–196
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 44m
£90–195
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
6h 24m
£139–494
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
6h 46m
£94–344

Chesterfield to Ayr by train

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6h 19mAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 366.6 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Chesterfield to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Ayr Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 43m.

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