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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Brighton is to bus via Glasgow which costs £55 - £120 and takes 14h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Brighton is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Brighton via Glasgow Central and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Ayr to Brighton?

The distance between Ayr and Brighton is 432 miles. The road distance is 452.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £120 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Ayr to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Brighton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Brighton train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Brighton?

The best way to get from Ayr to Brighton is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £120 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £240 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Ayr to Brighton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Brighton is 452 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Ayr to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
4h 14m
£58–170
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
14h 11m
£56–113
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
7h 47m
£125–317
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
14h 5m
£96–238
Drive 449.6 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Brightoncar 449.6 mi
7h 51m
£111–160
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
5h 24m
£64–173
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain
5h 21m
£124–301
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 Farringdon to Brightontrain
5h 41m
£120–353
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 Brightontrain
5h 36m
£91–202
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 Brightontrain
5h 52m
£87–252
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
9h
£121–300

Ayr to Brighton by train and foot

146Weekly Services

7h 47mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 429.3 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Brighton via Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to St Peter's Church via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 14h 5m.

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