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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Ayr is to bus via Leeds which costs £20 - £45 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Ayr is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Ayr via Manchester Oxford Road, Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Ayr?

The distance between Sheffield and Ayr is 306 miles. The road distance is 231.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Sheffield to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Ayr bus from?

Sheffield to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Ayr train from?

Sheffield to Ayr train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Ayr?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Ayr is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Sheffield to Ayr bus arrive?

Sheffield to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Ayr train arrive?

Sheffield to Ayr train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Ayr is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Sheffield to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 55m
£40–171
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
7h 57m
£20–43
Drive 230 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Ayrcar 230 mi
4h 42m
£56–80
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
6h 20m
£65–165
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain Sheffield - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 17m
£46–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
8h 32m
£37–57
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 2m
£54–168
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 57m
£76–216
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
6h 21m
£76–196
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 35m
£120–377

Sheffield to Ayr by train

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5h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 304.6 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Ayr via Manchester Oxford Road, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Ayr Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 57m.

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