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Compare train and bus for Carlisle to Ayr
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Ayr among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, and a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Ayr:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carlisle to Ayr costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Ayr take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
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How to get from Carlisle to Ayr by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carlisle to Ayr is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:08 PM2h21Carlisle6:29 PMAyr$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:08 PM2h21Carlisle6:29 PMAyr$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:08 PM2h21Carlisle6:29 PMAyr$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Ayr:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carlisle to Ayr costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Ayr take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Ayr as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Ayr station (AYR).
- Travel with Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express to go to Ayr by train.
- Travel with Borders Buses, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, Houstons Minicoaches, FlixBus to go to Ayr by bus.
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