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 £40 - £80 and takes 12h 5m.

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 17m and costs £60 - £180.

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, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

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 38m and costs £160 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m 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 38m and costs £160 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 5m.

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 36m 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 38m.

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 Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4h 17m
£60–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
12h 5m
£44–76
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
8h 38m
£169–282
Drive 370.7 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Bathcar 370.7 mi
6h 36m
£91–132
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
5h 42m
£92–201
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
5h 37m
£136–438
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 52m
£99–210
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
6h 8m
£118–258
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
5h 58m
£91–243
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
10h 3m
£251–368
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
11h 32m
£145–290

Ayr to Bath by train

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Distance: 372.9 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 5m.

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