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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Ayr is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Ayr via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Ayr?

The distance between Liverpool and Ayr is 268 miles. The road distance is 213.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Liverpool to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Ayr bus from?

Liverpool to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Ayr train from?

Liverpool to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Ayr?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Ayr is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Liverpool to Ayr bus arrive?

Liverpool to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Ayr train arrive?

Liverpool to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Ayr is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Liverpool to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 512+ hotels available in Ayr.

Liverpool to Ayr - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and Steam train

There are 7 ways to get from Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4h 48m
£64–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
8h 20m
£33–63
Drive 212.6 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Ayrcar 212.6 mi
3h 54m
£53–76
Fly from Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 55m
£65–181
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leylandtrain
2. Take the train from Leyland to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
9h 38m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 30m
£80–196
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 58m
£75–194

Liverpool to Ayr by train

150Weekly Trains

4h 48mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Ayr.

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Distance: 266.3 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ayr via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Ayr Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 20m.

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