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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Ayr is to bus via Corporation Street/Market Street which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Ayr is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Ayr via Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Ayr?

The distance between Rotherham and Ayr is 337 miles. The road distance is 229.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £85 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Rotherham to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Ayr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotherham to Ayr?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Ayr is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £85 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Rotherham to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotherham to Ayr train arrive?

Rotherham to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Ayr is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Rotherham to Ayr.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rotherham to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 19m
£89–370
Bus via Corporation Street/Market Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Glasgowbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
10h 5m
£32–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
10h 4m
£39–54
Drive 228 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Ayrcar 228 mi
4h 38m
£56–81
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
7h 1m
£77–235
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
8h 39m
£45–83
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, 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
5h 57m
£85–265
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
8h 5m
£69–153
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h
£99–309

Rotherham to Ayr by train and foot

132Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 335.5 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Ayr via Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Ayr Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 4m.

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