There are 4 ways to get from Workington to Ayr by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3h 37m£21–105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from B&M Bargains to Bus Stationbus 300
- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
5h 45m£19–37Drive 121.8 mi
- Drive from Workington to Ayrcar 121.8 mi
2h 28m£30–44Train, line 42 bus
- Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
- Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus 42 / ...
4h 28m£28–67
Workington to Ayr by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Workington to Ayr is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Workington to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Workington station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via B&M Bargains, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Workington to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Ayr via Carlisle and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Workington and Ayr is 176 miles. The road distance is 122.5 miles.
The best way to get from Workington to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £21 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Workington to Ayr, including transfers.
Workington to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from B&M Bargains station.
Workington to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
The best way to get from Workington to Ayr is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £21 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 5h 45m.
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 37m. 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 45m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Workington to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–30
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–28
- 1st Class
- £30–50
Bus from B&M Bargains to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Workington to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Workington to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Workington to Ayr is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Workington to Ayr.
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