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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Neath is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 13h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Neath is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Neath?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Neath. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Alfred Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Kingsway GD and Bay Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Neath?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Neath. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Neath via Glasgow Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Ayr to Neath?

The distance between Ayr and Neath is 461 miles. The road distance is 368.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Neath without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs £95 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Ayr to Neath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Neath bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Neath train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Neath?

The best way to get from Ayr to Neath is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs £95 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 13h 52m.

Where does the Ayr to Neath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Neath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Neath?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Neath is 369 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Ayr to Neath.

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

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Where can I stay near Neath?

There are 1117+ hotels available in Neath.

Ayr to Neath - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Ayr to Neath 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 Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Neath
9h 15m
£98–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
3. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bay Campus
13h 52m
£37–56
Drive 366.4 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Neath366.4 mi
7h 2m
£92–133
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 Parkway to Neath
5h 46m
£61–160
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Neath
10h 21m
£115–230
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bay Campus111 / ...
14h 21m
£40–93
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Neath
7h 7m
£58–173
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
7h 18m
£85–239
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 Paddington to Neath
6h 51m
£142–425
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 Bristol Parkway
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Neath
7h
£83–270
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, bus, 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 bus from Airport Bus Station to Paddington Station
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Neath
7h 37m
£105–295
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 Bristol Parkway
5. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Neath
8h 16m
£81–278

Ayr to Neath by train

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9h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 458.1 mi
Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Neath, Wales?

You can take a train from Ayr to Neath via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Alfred Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Bay Campus in around 13h 52m.

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