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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to London is to train and bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to London is to train and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs £90 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to London. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at London Victoria via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and London?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to London. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at London Euston via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Ayr to London?

The distance between Ayr and London is 442 miles. The road distance is 393.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to London without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £50 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Ayr to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to London?

The best way to get from Ayr to London is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £100 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Ayr to London bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to London is 394 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Ayr to London.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Ayr to London 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 London EustonGlasgow Central - London Euston
6h 5m
£53–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London VictoriaUkn30 / ...
10h 40m
£29–98
Drive 391.7 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to London391.7 mi
6h 59m
£96–138
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3h 47m
£92–274
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to CarlisleGlasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London EustonGlasgow Central - London Euston / ...
7h 18m
£82–204
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to CarlisleGlasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the bus from Carlisle to London VictoriaUkn31
11h 56m
£44–89
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)GLA - LCY
3h 58m
£94–271
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)GLA - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
4h 4m
£60–162
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 London St Pancras Intl
4h
£53–156
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)GLA - STN
4h 17m
£61–154
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City 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 London City Airport (LCY)EDI - LCY
5h 25m
£88–269

Ayr to London by train

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6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 439.4 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to London Euston via Glasgow Central in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to London Victoria via Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 40m.

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