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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Nottingham is to bus via Manchester which costs £24 - £60 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Nottingham is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Greyfriar Gate via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Nottingham via Glasgow Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Ayr to Nottingham?

The distance between Ayr and Nottingham is 350 miles. The road distance is 274.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs £45 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Ayr to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Nottingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Nottingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Ayr to Nottingham is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs £45 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Ayr to Nottingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Nottingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Nottingham is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Ayr to Nottingham.

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

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

There are 12 ways to get from Ayr to Nottingham 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 Nottingham
7h 44m
£46–167
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
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 Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar Gate
9h 31m
£25–56
Drive 272.7 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Nottingham272.7 mi
4h 59m
£67–96
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 Nottingham
5h 20m
£55–159
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to CarlisleGlasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to NottinghamCarlisle - Nottingham
9h 4m
£53–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station183 / ...
10h 57m
£41–78
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 Kettering
4. Take the train from Kettering to Nottingham
5h 35m
£76–207
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 Nottingham
6h 37m
£56–167
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 St Pancras Intl to Nottingham
6h 29m
£123–362
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton 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 Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kettering
5. Take the train from Kettering to Nottingham
6h 57m
£80–225
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 Nottingham
6h 29m
£82–248
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 Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
7h 4m
£74–232

Ayr to Nottingham by train

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Distance: 348.4 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Nottingham via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Greyfriar Gate via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 31m.

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