What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Ayr?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Ayr is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Ayr?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Ayr. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Ayr via Wigan North Western and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from St Helens to Ayr?

The distance between St Helens and Ayr is 251 miles. The road distance is 204.1 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Ayr without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Ayr without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 20m and costs £30 - £130.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Ayr?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from St Helens to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Ayr train from?

St Helens to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Ayr?

The best way to get from St Helens to Ayr is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the St Helens to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Helens to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Ayr is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from St Helens to Ayr.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Ayr?

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 499+ hotels available in Ayr.

St Helens to Ayr - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from St Helens 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Glasgow Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
4h 20m
£32–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
7h 17m
£29–64
Drive 202.9 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Ayrcar 202.9 mi
3h 42m
£49–71
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 51m
£65–145
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 36m
£33–140
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 6m
£65–152
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 10m
£67–183

St Helens to Ayr by train, foot, and bus

21Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.8 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a bus from St Marys Market to Ayr Bus Station via Newton-le-Willows Rail Station, Newton-le-Willows, Manchester Victoria, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Helens Central to Ayr via Wigan North Western and Glasgow Central in around 4h 36m.

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