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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Ayr is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Carlisle and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Ayr?

The distance between Cumbria and Ayr is 167 miles. The road distance is 117.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £35 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Cumbria to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Ayr bus from?

Cumbria to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Ayr?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Ayr is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Cumbria to Ayr bus arrive?

Cumbria to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Ayr is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Cumbria to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 503+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cumbria 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 Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 35m
£39–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
5h 57m
£21–37
Drive 116.6 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Ayrcar 116.6 mi
2h 18m
£29–42
Train, line 42 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus 42 / ...
4h 55m
£33–117

Cumbria to Ayr by bus and train

62Weekly Services

3h 35mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.1 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Ayr via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Carlisle, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 57m.

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