There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Alva Beach by train, plane, car, or bus
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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
best- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)GLA - TSV
- Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Alva Beach
36h 43m$1,747–3,473Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cairns, train
cheapest- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cairns (CNS)GLA - CNS
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Ayr
37h 37m$743–4,093Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Townsville Airport (TSV)EDI - TSV
- Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Alva Beach
33h 41m$1,052–2,586Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)GLA - PPP
- Take the train from Proserpine to Ayr
39h 33m$1,919–6,793Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)EDI - PPP
- Take the train from Proserpine to Ayr
34h 41m$1,624–4,506Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Townsville Airport (TSV)MAN - TSV
- Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Alva Beach
32h 8m$987–2,480Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cairns
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cairns (CNS)EDI - CNS
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Ayr
36h 55m$1,298–3,706
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Alva Beach is to train and fly and drive which costs $950 - $2,500 and takes 32h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Alva Beach is to train and fly and drive which takes 32h 8m and costs $950 - $2,500.
The distance between Ayr and Alva Beach is 15455 km.
It takes approximately 36h 43m to get from Ayr to Alva Beach, including transfers.
There are 11+ hotels available in Alva Beach.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Alva Beach, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Ayr to Alva Beach. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), then drive to Alva Beach. Alternatively, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), then drive to Alva Beach.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Townsville Airport via Dubai, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–3,900
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Townsville Airport via Dubai, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,300–4,000
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Townsville Airport via Dubai, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–4,000
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Townsville Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol, Singapore Changi, Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $800–3,000
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Townsville Airport via Dubai, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,200–3,900
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Townsville Airport via Dubai, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,300–4,000
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Dubai, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,900–6,000
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Dubai, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,800–6,000
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Dubai, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,900–6,000
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Dubai, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–6,000
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Dubai, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,800–6,000
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Doha, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,700–4,700
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Cairns via Dubai, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 33h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,400
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Cairns via Amsterdam Schiphol, Singapore Changi, Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,500
Flights from Manchester Airport to Townsville Airport via Singapore Changi, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $800–5,500
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Doha, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,700–4,700
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Cairns via Dubai, Ngurah Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,100
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Cairns via Dubai, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,400
Flights from Manchester Airport to Townsville Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,200
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Cairns via Dubai, Ngurah Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,100
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Cairns via Doha, Ngurah Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,500
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Cairns via Beijing Capital, Osaka Kansai
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Townsville Airport via Doha, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,200
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Dubai, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–6,000
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Doha, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–3,700
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Dubai, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–6,000
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Cairns via Doha, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Townsville Airport via Doha, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,200
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Dubai, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–6,000
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Doha, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–3,700
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Dubai, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–6,000
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Cairns via Doha, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,700
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Townsville Airport via Dubai, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,200–3,900
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Dubai, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,900–6,000
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Dubai, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,800–6,000
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Dubai, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,800–6,000
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Doha, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,700–4,700
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Cairns via Dubai, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 33h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,400
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Dubai, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–6,000
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Dubai, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–6,000
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Cairns via Amsterdam Schiphol, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $650–4,700
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Cairns via Copenhagen, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–4,700
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Townsville Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol, Singapore Changi, Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $800–3,000
- Website
- cathaypacific.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Cairns via Amsterdam Schiphol, Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,400
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Proserpine to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–634
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–180
- AChoice
- $8–40
- Gold Class
- $507
- Heritage Class
- $634
Train from Cairns Central Station to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–1,566
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–220
- AChoice
- $22–100
- Gold Class
- $1,250
- Heritage Class
- $1,566
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–90
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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