Ayr Preston by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Ayr and Preston by car is 181 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

How far is Preston from Ayr? The driving distance is 181 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Ayr, County: South Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
181 mi , 3 h 22 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ayr to Preston on map



Driving directions from Ayr to Preston

181 mi 3 h 22 min
1.
Head north on Killoch Place
53 ft
2.
Make a sharp right
180 ft
3.
Go straight onto Burns Statue Square (A70)
331 ft
4.
Keep left onto Station Bridge (A70)
396 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Castlehill Road (A713)
108 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Castlehill Road (A713)
762 ft
7.
Make a slight left onto Castlehill Road (A713)
0.6 mi
8.
Continue straight onto Dalmellington Road (A713)
0.8 mi
9.
Enter Bankfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A713
420 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A713
31.5 mi
11.
Turn right onto Main Street (A713)
2.5 mi
12.
Turn left onto A712
9.1 mi
13.
Make a slight right onto A712
378 ft
14.
Make a slight left onto A712
5.2 mi
15.
Turn left onto Castle Douglas Road (A75)
4.7 mi
16.
Enter Drummore Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto The Glen Improvement (A75)
128 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto The Glen Improvement (A75)
2.6 mi
18.
Enter Garroch Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
118 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.4 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
128 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1.3 mi
22.
Enter Cuckoo Bridge Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
452 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1.5 mi
24.
Enter Bloomfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
122 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1 mi
26.
Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
234 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.9 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A75
80 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A75
20.9 mi
30.
Keep right towards M6: Carlisle
1 mi
31.
Merge right onto A74(M)
0.5 mi
32.
Continue onto M6
92 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left towards Blackpool
1 mi
34.
Keep left towards Preston
0.3 mi
35.
Enter Broughton Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Garstang Road (A6)
1 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Garstang Road (A6)
2.3 mi
37.
Turn right onto Moor Lane (A5071)
0.3 mi
38.
Turn left onto Warwick Street
245 ft
39.
Turn right onto North Street
305 ft
40.
Turn left
51 ft
41.
Turn right
397 ft
42.
Turn left
87 ft
43.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Ayr to Preston by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Ayr to Preston is £31.6 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 144 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £15.8 for the journey (£31.6 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £10.53 (£31.6 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £7.9 (£31.6 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 21.9 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £31.6 fare for the journey from Ayr to Preston.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £31.6, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

Diesel cost from Ayr to Preston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.95 £ (21.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.3 £ (21.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.48 £ (21.9/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and gasoline (petrol) fuel have differences:

  1. Emissions: Diesel fuel combustion typically produces higher levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. However, advancements in diesel engine technology, such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, have significantly reduced emissions from modern diesel vehicles.

  2. Availability and Pricing: The availability and pricing of diesel fuel and petrol can vary by region and depend on factors such as government subsidies, taxes, and infrastructure. In some regions, diesel fuel may be more readily available or cheaper than petrol, influencing consumer choices and vehicle preferences.

Alternative routes from Ayr to Preston

The second route from Ayr to the Preston is 185.12 miles and takes 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Ayr to Preston by car?

The cheapest route from Ayr to Preston is the first suggested route (181mi, 3h 22min) and costs 31.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ayr to Preston is the second suggested route (185mi, 4h 10min) and costs 32.3 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Ayr to Preston?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 181mi (distance from Ayr to Preston) and its duration is 3h 22min. The slowest route is 185mi, and its duration is 4h 10min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Ayr to Preston by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Ayr to Preston. It provides driving directions from Ayr to Preston, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Ayr - Preston route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Ayr to Preston with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Ayr located?

Ayr is located in South Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Ayr has coordinates 55.4585640o,-4.6291790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ayr from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Preston?

Preston is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Preston has coordinates 53.7632010o,-2.7030900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Preston from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.