How to get to Ayr from Carlisle

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from Carlisle to Ayr

How to get to Ayr from Carlisle by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Carlisle to Ayr is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Borders Buses
    18:3713h38
    Carlisle
    8:15Ayr
    £391One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • Borders Buses
    18:3713h38
    Carlisle
    8:15Ayr
    £391One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire
    17:504h00
    Carlisle
    21:50Ayr
    £411One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Carlisle to Ayr

Travel to Ayr easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Carlisle to Ayr.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Carlisle and Ayr including taking a train and coach.
The Carlisle to Ayr distance is approximately 125 km.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Carlisle to Ayr:
  • Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Ayr station (AYR).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Carlisle to Ayr, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Borders Buses, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, Houstons Minicoaches, FlixBus to go to Ayr by coach.
  • Travel with Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express to go to Ayr by train.
Omio customers who travel from Carlisle to Ayr often also extend their vacation to go to Belfast, Glasgow, Cairnryan, Edinburgh, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ayr and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Carlisle to Ayr, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
To fully explore Ayr, a stay of 2 to 3 days is ideal, allowing time to visit its notable attractions like the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, the scenic Ayr Beach, and Culzean Castle.

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