There are 5 ways to get from York to Girvan by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street Eastbus 360 / ...
6h 5m£130–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street Eastbus 360 / ...
9h 23m£40–65Drive 211.9 mi
- Drive from York to Girvancar 211.9 mi
3h 58m£53–76Train
- Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 5m£101–202Train, bus via Carlisle
- Take the train from York to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Wesley Roadbus 360 / ...
7h 14m£92–136
York to Girvan by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from York to Girvan is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from York to Girvan is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from York to Girvan. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Ailsa Street East via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from York to Girvan. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Girvan via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between York and Girvan is 314 miles. The road distance is 213.1 miles.
The best way to get from York to Girvan without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs £130 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from York to Girvan, including transfers.
York to Girvan bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.
York to Girvan train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
The best way to get from York to Girvan is to bus which takes 9h 23m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £210 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between York, England and Girvan, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Blossom Street to Ailsa Street East via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from York to Girvan via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 5m.
Train from York to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Wesley Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
York to Girvan bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.
York to Girvan train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between York to Girvan is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from York to Girvan.
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