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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Ayr is to bus which costs £29 - £130 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Ayr is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Ayr via Haymarket and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Retford to Ayr?

The distance between Retford and Ayr is 342 miles. The road distance is 249.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Retford to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Ayr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Retford to Ayr train from?

Retford to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.

Train or bus from Retford to Ayr?

The best way to get from Retford to Ayr is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £130 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Retford to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Retford to Ayr train arrive?

Retford to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Retford to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Ayr is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Retford to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 243+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Retford and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Retford to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 32m
£112–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
9h 56m
£30–121
Drive 248.2 mi
1. Drive from Retford to Ayrcar 248.2 mi
4h 30m
£62–90
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
6h 26m
£89–191
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
7h 7m
£63–221
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Retford to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
9h 17m
£96–188
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 32m
£134–416
Train to London City Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 17m
£139–341
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 12m
£106–229
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Retford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 57m
£95–205

Retford to Ayr by train and foot

6Weekly Services

5h 32mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 340.2 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Ayr via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Ayr Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 56m.

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