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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Minehead is to bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 15h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Minehead is to drive which takes 7h 24m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Minehead?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Minehead. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at The Parade via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Lordswood Rd, Castle Way and Little Meadow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.

How far is it from Ayr to Minehead?

The distance between Ayr and Minehead is 435 miles. The road distance is 422.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Minehead without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 10h 43m and costs £110 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Ayr to Minehead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Minehead bus from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Minehead?

The best way to get from Ayr to Minehead is to train via Stafford which takes 10h 43m and costs £110 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 15h 7m.

Where does the Ayr to Minehead bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Minehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Minehead is 423 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Ayr to Minehead.

Where can I stay near Minehead?

There are 216+ hotels available in Minehead.

Ayr to Minehead - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, line 28 bus, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ayr to Minehead 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 Bristol Airport, train, line 28 bus
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
4. Take the bus from Little Meadow to The Paradebus
6h 20m
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 Lordswood Rd to County Hallbus 101
15h 7m
£39–106
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Tauntontrain
10h 43m
£116–442
Drive 420.4 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Mineheadcar 420.4 mi
7h 24m
£103–148
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, line 28 bus
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
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
5. Take the bus from Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side to Little Meadowbus
6. Take the bus from Little Meadow to The Paradebus
7h 49m
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 Tauntontrain
8h 12m
£59–219
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, line 28 bus
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 Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
5. Take the bus from Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side to Little Meadowbus
6. Take the bus from Little Meadow to The Paradebus
7h 52m
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 Tauntontrain
8h 9m
£96–304
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Drive from Rhoose to Mineheadcar
11h 45m
£90–288
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Tauntontrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
11h 59m
£216–712

Ayr to Minehead by train and bus

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10h 43mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 432.5 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to The Parade via Glasgow Central, Stafford, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, and Little Meadow in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to The Parade via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Lordswood Rd, County Hall, Castle Way, and Little Meadow in around 15h 7m.

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