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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Luton is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 11h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Luton is to train and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Hanover Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Luton. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Luton via Glasgow Central and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Ayr to Luton?

The distance between Ayr and Luton is 360 miles. The road distance is 363.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Luton without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £60 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Ayr to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Luton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Luton train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Luton?

The best way to get from Ayr to Luton is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £60 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 11h 9m.

Where does the Ayr to Luton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Luton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Luton is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Ayr to Luton.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Ayr to Luton 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 Luton Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3h 21m
£50–143
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
cheapest
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 Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
4h 42m
£45–171
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
6h 54m
£64–268
Bus
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 Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway540 / ...
11h 9m
£54–99
Drive 361.8 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Luton361.8 mi
6h 16m
£91–131
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
4h 43m
£109–377
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 Farringdon to Luton
4h 58m
£107–303
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 Luton
4h 59m
£63–193
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 London St Pancras Intl to Luton
5h 1m
£62–182
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to CarlisleGlasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Milton Keynes CentralGlasgow Central - London Euston / ...
8h 32m
£67–208
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 Luton
9h 52m
£69–298

Ayr to Luton by train and foot

143Weekly Services

6h 54mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 358.2 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Luton via Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 11h 9m.

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