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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 15h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Barnstaple is to train and fly which takes 6h 59m and costs £55 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

How far is it from Ayr to Barnstaple?

The distance between Ayr and Barnstaple is 541 miles. The road distance is 456.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 11h 36m and costs £80 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 11h 36m to get from Ayr to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Barnstaple bus from?

Ayr to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Barnstaple train from?

Ayr to Barnstaple train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Ayr to Barnstaple is to train via Warrington which takes 11h 36m and costs £80 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 15h 23m.

Where does the Ayr to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Ayr to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Barnstaple train arrive?

Ayr to Barnstaple train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Barnstaple is 456 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Ayr to Barnstaple.

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

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Ayr to Barnstaple - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct train between Ayr and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Barnstaple via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

There are 11 ways to get from Ayr to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Warrington
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
11h 36m
£84–312
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
15h 23m
£51–113
Drive 453.7 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Barnstaple453.7 mi
7h 40m
£114–164
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
6h 59m
£56–162
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
12h 40m
£99–312
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to UWE East GateM19
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
15h 52m
£57–83
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 27m
£115–260
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 19m
£54–175
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 44m
£91–268
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 48m
£130–330
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 59m
£115–347

Ayr to Barnstaple by train

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11h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 537.8 mi
Duration: 11h 36m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Barnstaple via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 11h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 15h 23m.

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