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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €65 - €200 and takes 22h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 13m.

How far is it from Ayr to Rotterdam?

The distance between Ayr and Rotterdam is 828 km.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 11h 18m and costs €190 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Ayr to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Ayr to Rotterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 11h 18m and costs €190 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €200 and takes 22h 13m.

Where does the Ayr to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ayr and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Ayr. It is currently 3:00 PM in Ayr and 4:00 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Ayr to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

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

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

Q: Is there a direct train between Ayr and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Glasgow Central, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

There are 9 ways to get from Ayr to Rotterdam by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)GLA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 8m
€95–249
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814
23h 11m
€64–194
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
11h 18m
€197–694
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station ArrivalsM11 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814
22h 13m
€67–194
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ayr to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam
11h 36m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)GLA - RTM
6h 20m
€225–571
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EDI - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 5m
€82–227
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
4. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
11h 31m
€153–445
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ayr to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdam
12h 43m
€216–310

Ayr to Rotterdam by train and foot

56Weekly Services

11h 18mAverage Duration

€197Cheapest Price

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Distance: 828.3 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Ayr to Rotterdam Centraal via Glasgow Central, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Rotterdam Central Station via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 22h 13m.

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