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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Ayr is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 32m.

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 41m and costs £55 - £85.

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 Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

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 Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Ayr?

The distance between Sheffield and Ayr is 319 miles. The road distance is 231.5 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 6h 11m and costs £40 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m 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 6h 11m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Sheffield to Ayr bus arrive?

Sheffield to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Ayr train arrive?

Sheffield to Ayr train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Warrington Central station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Ayr is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m 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?

There are 494+ hotels available in Ayr.

Sheffield to Ayr - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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 Warrington Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 11m
£40–182
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1
cheapest
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
£20–62
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
£38–58
Drive 230.1 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Ayrcar 230.1 mi
4h 41m
£57–82
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 40m
£74–184
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
£65–158
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 3m
£63–166
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
£80–264
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 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 8m
£66–179
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
£125–373
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 56m
£87–278

Sheffield to Ayr by train and foot

147Weekly Services

6h 11mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 317.5 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Ayr via Warrington Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 32m.

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