Route from Barnsley to Ayr

The distance between Barnsley and Ayr is 229 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 29 minutes.

From: Barnsley, County: South Yorkshire, England
To: Ayr, County: South Ayrshire, Scotland
229 mi , 4 h 29 min
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Route from Barnsley to Ayr on map



Driving directions from Barnsley to Ayr

229 mi 4 h 29 min
1.
Head north on Burlington Arcade
156 ft
2.
Turn left onto Eldon Street
623 ft
3.
Continue left onto Shambles Street
1257 ft
4.
Enter Townend Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A628
341 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto A628
0.9 mi
6.
Keep right onto Dodworth Road (A628)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter Dodworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M1
740 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto M1
14.1 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
10.
Keep left at the fork
0.4 mi
11.
Merge right onto M62
9 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M606: Bradford
0.4 mi
13.
Enter Chainbar Roundabout and take the 6th exit towards M606: Bradford
0.4 mi
14.
Exit the roundabout towards M606: Bradford
0.4 mi
15.
Merge right onto M606
1.7 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto M606
1143 ft
17.
Enter Staygate Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rooley Lane (A6177)
244 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Rooley Lane (A6177)
585 ft
19.
Continue onto Mayo Avenue (A6177)
0.4 mi
20.
Continue onto Smiddles Lane (A6177)
1203 ft
21.
Continue onto Southfield Road (A6177)
0.3 mi
22.
Continue onto Southfield Lane (A6177)
0.3 mi
23.
Go straight onto Hudson Avenue (A6177)
1256 ft
24.
Continue onto Cross Lane (A6177)
860 ft
25.
Continue onto Beckside Road
0.5 mi
26.
Continue onto Cemetery Road
0.8 mi
27.
Turn left onto Thornton Road (B6145)
32 ft
28.
Turn right onto Allerton Road
846 ft
29.
Turn right onto Squire Lane
0.3 mi
30.
Turn left onto Duckworth Lane
0.3 mi
31.
Turn right onto Daisy Hill Lane
0.3 mi
32.
Continue onto Heights Lane
0.3 mi
33.
Turn right onto Haworth Road (B6144)
923 ft
34.
Turn left onto Bingley Road (B6269)
0.6 mi
35.
Continue onto Cottingley Cliffe Road (B6269)
0.8 mi
36.
Continue onto Bradford Old Road (B6146)
619 ft
37.
Continue onto Cottingley New Road (B6146)
0.3 mi
38.
Turn right onto Bradford Road (B6265)
801 ft
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sir Fred Hoyle Way (A650)
28 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Sir Fred Hoyle Way (A650)
2.7 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Aire Valley Road (A650)
218 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Aire Valley Road (A650)
1.5 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Aire Valley Road (A650)
238 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Aire Valley Road (A650)
0.3 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hard Ings Road (A650)
194 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Hard Ings Road (A650)
0.4 mi
47.
Keep right onto A629
124 ft
48.
Keep left onto Aire Valley Bypass (A629)
2.4 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Aire Valley Bypass (A629)
145 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Aire Valley Bypass (A629)
1.7 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Skipton Road (A629)
299 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Road (A629)
1.4 mi
53.
Continue onto Keighley Road (A629)
1.2 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rotary Way (A629)
77 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Rotary Way (A629)
1.2 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rotary Way (A629)
83 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Rotary Way (A629)
1.2 mi
58.
Enter Gargrave Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Skipton Road (A65)
135 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Road (A65)
3 mi
60.
Continue left onto High Street (A65)
677 ft
61.
Continue slightly right onto Skipton Road (A65)
5.1 mi
62.
Continue onto Main Road (A65)
1053 ft
63.
Continue onto Kendal Road (A65)
1.6 mi
64.
Continue onto Main Street (A65)
3 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A65
73 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto A65
11.7 mi
67.
Keep right onto New Road (A65)
109 ft
68.
Keep right onto New Road (A65)
4.1 mi
69.
Turn right
581 ft
70.
Make a slight right onto Long Lane
0.9 mi
71.
Continue onto Wandales Lane
0.8 mi
72.
Go straight onto Bents Lane
896 ft
73.
Turn left onto Flush Brow
136 ft
74.
Turn right to stay on Flush Brow
762 ft
75.
Turn right onto A683
6.5 mi
76.
Go straight onto B6256
1.1 mi
77.
Turn left onto Scotch Jeans (A684)
2.1 mi
78.
Take the ramp towards M6: The North
0.3 mi
79.
Merge right onto M6
53.1 mi
80.
Continue onto A74(M)
0.5 mi
81.
Take the ramp on the left towards A75: South West Scotland
0.5 mi
82.
Keep right towards A75
725 ft
83.
Continue towards A75
21.1 mi
84.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
164 ft
85.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.9 mi
86.
Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
263 ft
87.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1 mi
88.
Enter Bloomfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
136 ft
89.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1.5 mi
90.
Enter Cuckoo Bridge Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
423 ft
91.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1.3 mi
92.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
138 ft
93.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.4 mi
94.
Enter Garroch Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto The Glen Improvement (A75)
284 ft
95.
Exit the roundabout onto The Glen Improvement (A75)
2.6 mi
96.
Enter Drummore Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A75
146 ft
97.
Exit the roundabout onto A75
4.7 mi
98.
Turn right onto Maiden Row (A712)
5.2 mi
99.
Turn left onto A712
9.1 mi
100.
Turn right onto A713
2.5 mi
101.
Turn left onto Ayr Road (A713)
0.6 mi
102.
Make a slight left to stay on Ayr Road (A713)
18.4 mi
103.
Continue onto Bellsbank Road (A713)
716 ft
104.
Continue onto Ayr Road (A713)
4.7 mi
105.
Continue onto Doonview Terrace (A713)
468 ft
106.
Continue onto Ayr Road (A713)
7.6 mi
107.
Enter Bankfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalmellington Road (A713)
408 ft
108.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalmellington Road (A713)
0.7 mi
109.
Continue straight onto Castlehill Road (A713)
0.6 mi
110.
Make a slight right onto Castlehill Road (A713)
890 ft
111.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Station Bridge (A70)
19 ft
112.
Exit the roundabout onto Station Bridge (A70)
402 ft
113.
Continue left onto Parkhouse Street (A70)
394 ft
114.
Keep right onto Parkhouse Street (A70)
51 ft
115.
Turn right onto Beresford Terrace (A70)
440 ft
116.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Barnsley to Ayr?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £39.9. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £19.95 each (£39.9 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £13.3 a head (£39.9 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £9.98 per person (£39.9 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 27.7 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £39.9 total comes from for the trip from Barnsley to Ayr.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Barnsley to Ayr.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.85 £ (27.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.23 £ (27.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.93 £ (27.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Barnsley to Ayr

The second route from Barnsley to the Ayr is 245 miles and takes 4 hours and 35 minutes.

The third route from Barnsley to the Ayr is 247.04 miles and takes 5 hours and 5 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Barnsley to Ayr is the first suggested route (229mi, 4h 29min) and costs 39.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Barnsley to Ayr is the second suggested route (245mi, 4h 35min) and costs 42.8 £.

The most expensive route from Barnsley to Ayr is the third suggested route (247mi, 5h 5min) and costs 43.1 £.

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 Barnsley to Ayr?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 229mi (distance from Barnsley to Ayr) and its duration is 4h 29min. The other route is 245mi, and its duration is 4h 35min. The slowest route is 247mi, and its duration is 5h 5min.

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

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Where is Barnsley located?

Barnsley is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 97 meters above sea level. Barnsley has coordinates 53.5526300o,-1.4797260o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Barnsley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Ayr?

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.