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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ayr is to bus which costs £15 - £55 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Preston to Ayr?

The distance between Preston and Ayr is 233 miles. The road distance is 178.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £21 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Preston to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ayr bus from?

Preston to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ayr train from?

Preston to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Ayr?

The best way to get from Preston to Ayr is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £21 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £55 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Preston to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Ayr train arrive?

Preston to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Ayr is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Preston to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 500+ hotels available in Ayr.

Preston to Ayr - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 42 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 31m
£22–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
5h 7m
£15–54
Drive 177.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Ayr177.2 mi
3h 15m
£44–64
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
6h 29m
£80–171
Train, line 42 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
3. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Station42 / ...
4h 44m
£35–131
Train to Liverpool, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
6h 11m
£94–198

Preston to Ayr by train

214Weekly Trains

3h 31mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231.5 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 7m.

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