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How to get fromWorkington to Ayrby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3h 35m
    £49–111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from B&M Bargains to Bus Stationbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    5h 48m
    £23–38

  3. Drive  121.8 mi

    1. Drive from Workington to Ayrcar car 121.8 mi
    2h 28m
    £30–44

  4. Train, line 42 bus

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 42 / ...
    4h 21m
    £47–79

Workington to Ayr by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Workington to Ayr via Carlisle and Glasgow Central in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via B&M Bargains, Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 48m.

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