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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Penzance is to bus via Bristol which costs £40 - £130 and takes 17h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Penzance is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 19m and costs £80 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Albert Pier Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Penzance via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

How far is it from Ayr to Penzance?

The distance between Ayr and Penzance is 453 miles. The road distance is 544.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 13h 11m and costs £95 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Ayr to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Penzance bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Penzance?

The best way to get from Ayr to Penzance is to train which takes 13h 11m and costs £95 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 17h 26m.

Where does the Ayr to Penzance bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Penzance is 544 miles. It takes approximately 9h 19m to drive from Ayr to Penzance.

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

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Ayr to Penzance - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Ayr to Penzance 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 Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)GLA - NQY
3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
6h 19m
£84–262
Bus via Bristol
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 Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
17h 26m
£42–128
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
5. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzance
13h 11m
£96–398
Drive 541.2 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Penzance541.2 mi
9h 19m
£135–195
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)EDI - NQY
4. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
7h 47m
£80–238
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 Plymouth
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzance
8h 42m
£55–180
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
9h 14m
£123–310
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo LaneX77
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penzance
14h 26m
£228–433
Bus
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 Bus Station104
19h 46m
£53–118

Ayr to Penzance by train

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13h 11mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 450.5 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Penzance via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, and Plymouth in around 13h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Albert Pier Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 17h 26m.

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