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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Ayr is to bus which costs £19 - £70 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Ayr is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Queen Elizabeth GS and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Ayr?

The distance between Wakefield and Ayr is 328 miles. The road distance is 209.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £85 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Wakefield to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Ayr bus from?

Wakefield to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Ayr train from?

Wakefield to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Ayr?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Ayr is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £85 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £70 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Wakefield to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wakefield to Ayr train arrive?

Wakefield to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Ayr is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Wakefield to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Wakefield 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 Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 50m
£89–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
9h 2m
£19–66
Drive 207.9 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Ayrcar 207.9 mi
4h 14m
£51–74
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate 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 51m
£76–186
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
7h 39m
£40–131
Bus via Wakefield Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
9h 13m
£19–66
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate 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 38m
£56–264
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 17m
£66–163
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Stevenagetrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 44m
£64–193
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate 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 57m
£74–297

Wakefield to Ayr by train and foot

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5h 50mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 325.7 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen Elizabeth GS to Ayr Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 2m.

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