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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Leicester is to bus via Manchester which costs £28 - £70 and takes 10h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Leicester is to train and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Leicester via Glasgow Central and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Ayr to Leicester?

The distance between Ayr and Leicester is 363 miles. The road distance is 298.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Ayr to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Leicester?

The best way to get from Ayr to Leicester is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Ayr to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Leicester is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Ayr to Leicester.

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

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to NuneatonGlasgow Central - Milton Keynes Central
6h 31m
£97–210
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 St Margaret's Bus Station
10h 31m
£29–66
Drive 297.1 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Leicester297.1 mi
5h 21m
£73–105
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 Leicester
4h 59m
£51–135
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo LaneX77
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derby
3. Take the train from Derby to Leicester
8h 27m
£57–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station183 / ...
11h 47m
£36–73
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 Kettering
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
5h 1m
£66–197
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 St Pancras Intl to Leicester
5h 38m
£122–357
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
6h 16m
£52–143
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)GLA - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicester
6h 34m
£61–207
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 Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
6h 43m
£70–208

Ayr to Leicester by train

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Distance: 361.3 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Leicester via Glasgow Central and Nuneaton in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 10h 31m.

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