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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Ayr is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £23 - £65 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Ayr is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Ayr via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Ayr?

The distance between Macclesfield and Ayr is 282 miles. The road distance is 227.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £30 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Macclesfield to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Ayr train from?

Macclesfield to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Ayr?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Ayr is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £30 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Shudehill Interchange, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Ayr is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Macclesfield to Ayr.

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

Book your Macclesfield to Ayr train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 502+ hotels available in Ayr.

Macclesfield to Ayr - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Macclesfield 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5h 23m
£33–155
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
6h 54m
£24–62
Drive 226 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Ayr226 mi
4h 3m
£56–80
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 52m
£73–158
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to CarlisleManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to AuchinleckCarlisle - Glasgow Central
6h 47m
£58–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
7h 44m
£37–72
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 15m
£67–193
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
5h 52m
£66–196
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 42m
£84–185

Macclesfield to Ayr by train

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5h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 280.3 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Ayr via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Ayr Bus Station via Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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