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

The cheapest way to get from York to Ayr is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between York and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between York and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from York to Ayr. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from York to Ayr?

The distance between York and Ayr is 292 miles. The road distance is 206.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Ayr without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 45m and costs £95 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from York to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Ayr bus from?

York to Ayr bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Ayr train from?

York to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Ayr?

The best way to get from York to Ayr is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 45m and costs £95 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the York to Ayr bus arrive?

York to Ayr bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Ayr train arrive?

York to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from York to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Ayr is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from York to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 515+ hotels available in Ayr.

York to Ayr - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and Steam train

There are 7 ways to get from York 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4h 45m
£96–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
8h 13m
£28–46
Drive 205.5 mi
1. Drive from York to Ayrcar 205.5 mi
3h 51m
£50–73
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 50m
£74–152
Train
1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 51m
£149–220
Steam train, train
1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain The Dalesman East
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
9h 1m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 2m
£114–212

York to Ayr by train and foot

255Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290.5 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from York to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Ayr Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 13m.

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