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

The cheapest way to get from Chorley to Ayr is to bus which costs £18 - £50 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chorley to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Chorley and Ayr?

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

Is there a direct train between Chorley and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Chorley and arriving at Ayr via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Chorley to Ayr?

The distance between Chorley and Ayr is 242 miles. The road distance is 187.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chorley to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £24 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Chorley to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chorley to Ayr bus from?

Chorley to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chorley to Ayr train from?

Chorley to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Chorley to Ayr?

The best way to get from Chorley to Ayr is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £24 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £50 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Chorley to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chorley to Ayr train arrive?

Chorley to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Chorley to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Chorley to Ayr is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Chorley to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 491+ hotels available in Ayr.

Chorley to Ayr - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Chorley 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 CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 11m
£24–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
7h 4m
£18–46
Drive 186.9 mi
1. Drive from Chorley to Ayr186.9 mi
3h 23m
£47–68
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
6h 14m
£86–177
Bus via Coach Stn
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
7h 29m
£22–56
Train to Liverpool, fly, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
6h 36m
£86–215

Chorley to Ayr by train

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.1 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Chorley, Lancashire, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chorley to Ayr via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 4m.

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