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

The cheapest way to get from Cockermouth to Ayr is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cockermouth to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cockermouth and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Cockermouth to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Main Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Cockermouth to Ayr?

The distance between Cockermouth and Ayr is 184 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £40 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Cockermouth to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cockermouth to Ayr bus from?

Cockermouth to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Main Street station.

Train or bus from Cockermouth to Ayr?

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Ayr is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Cockermouth to Ayr bus arrive?

Cockermouth to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cockermouth to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Cockermouth to Ayr is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Cockermouth to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 503+ hotels available in Ayr.

Cockermouth to Ayr - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 42 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cockermouth to Ayr by train, 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 Workington to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4h 37m
£43–165
Drive 115.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cockermouth to Ayrcar 115.8 mi
2h 21m
£29–41
Bus, train, line 42 bus
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
3. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus 42 / ...
5h 20m
£31–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
5h 37m
£32–43

Cockermouth to Ayr by bus, foot, and train

144Weekly Services

4h 37mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183.1 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Cockermouth, Cumbria, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Aldi to Ayr via Bus Station, Workington, Carlisle, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 37m.

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