There are 11 ways to get from Chesterfield to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Warrington
best- Take the train from Chesterfield to Warrington Centraltrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 21m£123–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
8h 27m£34–62Drive 242 mi
- Drive from Chesterfield to Ayrcar 242 mi
4h 58m£61–87Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 54m£75–158Train
- Take the train from Chesterfield to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
6h 21m£161–240Train via Carlisle
- Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
7h 31m£96–154Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 47m£92–220Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
5h 39m£72–170Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 27m£109–233Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Chesterfield to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 28m£164–445Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Chesterfield to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 46m£127–263
Chesterfield to Ayr by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Ayr is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs £75 - £160.
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 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield and arriving at Ayr via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Chesterfield and Ayr is 331 miles. The road distance is 243.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chesterfield to Ayr without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 6h 21m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Chesterfield to Ayr, including transfers.
Chesterfield to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Chesterfield to Ayr train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Chesterfield station.
The best way to get from Chesterfield to Ayr is to train via Warrington which takes 6h 21m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Chesterfield, England and Ayr, Scotland?
You can take a train from Chesterfield to Ayr via Warrington Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Ayr Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 27m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–80
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–80
Flights from Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–180
Flights from Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–180
Flights from Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–180
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £29–110
Flights from Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £29–110
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £18–130
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £18–130
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Chesterfield to Warrington Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Chesterfield to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Chesterfield to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Chesterfield to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Chesterfield to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Chesterfield to Ayr train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Warrington Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesterfield to Ayr is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Chesterfield to Ayr.
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