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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Minehead is to train and bus and fly which costs £40 - £130 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Minehead is to train and bus and fly which takes 7h 18m and costs £40 - £130.

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, Church Centre, Birmingham Coach Station, Stafford Road and Bridgwater College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.

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 Wolverhampton which takes 10h 48m and costs £85 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 Wolverhampton which takes 10h 48m and costs £85 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 9m.

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 651+ 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 8m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
cheapest
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 Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
7h 18m
£44–124
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Tauntontrain
10h 48m
£89–232
Bus
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 Birmingham Coach Station to Summer Fest Locking Road Car Parkbus Sf5
4. Take the bus from Bridgwater College to The Paradebus 15
16h 9m
Drive 420.4 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Mineheadcar 420.4 mi
7h 24m
£102–147
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
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 Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
7h 31m
£90–265
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 2m
£62–214
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 5m
£109–260
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 56m
£217–712
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Drive from Rhoose to Mineheadcar
11h 58m
£97–316

Ayr to Minehead by train and bus

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10h 48mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 432.5 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to The Parade via Glasgow Central, Wolverhampton, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, and Little Meadow in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to The Parade via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Church Centre, Birmingham Coach Station, Summer Fest Locking Road Car Park, Stafford Road, and Bridgwater College in around 16h 9m.

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