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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Ayr is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Barclays Bank and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Ayr via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Windermere to Ayr?

The distance between Windermere and Ayr is 203 miles. The road distance is 135.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Windermere to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Ayr bus from?

Windermere to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Barclays Bank station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Ayr train from?

Windermere to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Ayr?

The best way to get from Windermere to Ayr is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Windermere to Ayr bus arrive?

Windermere to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Windermere to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Windermere to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Ayr is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Windermere to Ayr.

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

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Windermere to Ayr - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 42 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Windermere to Ayr by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 56m
£72–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barclays Bank to Bus Stationbus 508
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
6h 49m
£23–40
Drive 134.5 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Ayrcar 134.5 mi
2h 42m
£33–47
Train, line 42 bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
3. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus 42 / ...
4h 50m
£58–116

Windermere to Ayr by train

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Distance: 201.6 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Ayr via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Central in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barclays Bank to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 49m.

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