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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Ayr is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Ayr via Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Ayr?

The distance between Runcorn and Ayr is 270 miles. The road distance is 213.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Runcorn to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Ayr bus from?

Runcorn to Ayr bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N station.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Runcorn to Ayr?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Ayr is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and bus, which costs and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Runcorn to Ayr bus arrive?

Runcorn to Ayr bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Runcorn to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Runcorn to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Ayr is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Runcorn to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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Runcorn to Ayr - 10 ways to travel via train, line 100 bus, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Runcorn 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 Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
5h 19m
£33–146
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 79C
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
6h 53m
£31–131
Line 100 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchangebus 100
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
9h 15m
Drive 212.1 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Ayrcar 212.1 mi
3h 54m
£53–76
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 13m
£74–168
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain Milton Keynes Central - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
5h 34m
£39–193
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
6h 38m
£68–231
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn 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 27m
£48–156
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 16m
£78–193
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
6h 32m
£51–169

Runcorn to Ayr by bus and train

147Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 268.2 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Ayr via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K, Thynne Street, Warrington Bank Quay, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Ayr Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 15m.

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