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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Bath is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Bath is to train and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

How far is it from Ayr to Bath?

The distance between Ayr and Bath is 375 miles. The road distance is 372.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Bath without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs £70 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Ayr to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Bath bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Bath train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Bath?

The best way to get from Ayr to Bath is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs £70 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Ayr to Bath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Bath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Bath is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Ayr to Bath.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Bath. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Bath Spa via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

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

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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4h 5m
£50–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
11h 21m
£30–68
Train
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 Bristol Temple Meads
8h 53m
£70–294
Drive 370.7 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Bath370.7 mi
6h 32m
£92–132
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
5h 29m
£51–127
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spa
5h 33m
£127–414
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 Central to Bath Spa
6h
£83–283
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 Bristol Temple Meads
5h 53m
£71–196
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 Bath Spa
6h 4m
£97–304
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo LaneX77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Temple MeadsGlasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
10h 4m
£66–280
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
13h 30m
£31–79

Ayr to Bath by train

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Distance: 372.8 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Bath Spa via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Bus Station in around 11h 21m.

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