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

The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Ayr is to bus via Sheffield which costs £24 - £65 and takes 10h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matlock to Ayr is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Matlock and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Matlock to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Causeway Lane and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Matlock and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Ayr via Derby, Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Matlock to Ayr?

The distance between Matlock and Ayr is 352 miles. The road distance is 253.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Matlock to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £35 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Matlock to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matlock to Ayr bus from?

Matlock to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Matlock to Ayr train from?

Matlock to Ayr train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Matlock to Ayr?

The best way to get from Matlock to Ayr is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Sheffield, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 10h 44m.

Where does the Matlock to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Matlock to Ayr train arrive?

Matlock to Ayr train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Matlock to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Matlock to Ayr is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Matlock to Ayr.

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

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Matlock to Ayr - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Matlock to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
7h 59m
£38–199
Bus via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
10h 44m
£25–63
Drive 252.3 mi
1. Drive from Matlock to Ayr252.3 mi
4h 47m
£64–92
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 30m
£59–159
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Sheffield to CarlisleSheffield - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to AuchinleckCarlisle - Glasgow Central
9h 29m
£49–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Station180
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
10h 52m
£39–68
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
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 train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
6h 22m
£60–162
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
8h 28m
£88–193
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Matlock to Beeston
2. Take the train from Beeston to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
5. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
7h 22m
£88–218
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
7h 1m
£141–481

Matlock to Ayr by train

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7h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 349.7 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Matlock to Ayr via Derby, Crewe, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Causeway Lane to Ayr Bus Station via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 44m.

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