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How to Travel from

Manchester to Ayr

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$265.81
Plane from Liverpool to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$177.21
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$189.87

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$278.47
Plane from Liverpool to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$227.84
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$341.76
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$215.18
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$556.94
Plane from Liverpool to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$481.00
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$556.94
Plane from Liverpool to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$481.00
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$316.44

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$455.68–$1,139.20
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$291.13–$1,075.91

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$11.39
Bus from Well Road to Bus
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.06–$7.59

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.10–$151.89

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.57–$63.29

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$36.71
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
Train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$69.62

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$120.25
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$82.28
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$36.71

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.02

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ayr is to bus which costs $28.26 - $46.74 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Ayr via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ayr?

The distance between Manchester and Ayr is 422 km. The road distance is 340.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $59.78 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Manchester to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ayr bus from?

Manchester to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ayr train from?

Manchester to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Rail, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Ayr?

The best way to get from Manchester to Ayr is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $59.78 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $46.74 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Manchester to Ayr bus arrive?

Manchester to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Manchester to Ayr train arrive?

Manchester to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Rail, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Ayr is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Manchester to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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