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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Rugby is to bus via Manchester which costs £30 - £75 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Rugby is to train and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Rugby?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bennett Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Rugby?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Rugby via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Ayr to Rugby?

The distance between Ayr and Rugby is 359 miles. The road distance is 315 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £50 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Ayr to Rugby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Rugby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Rugby train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Rugby?

The best way to get from Ayr to Rugby is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £50 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Ayr to Rugby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Rugby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Rugby is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Ayr to Rugby.

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

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Ayr to Rugby - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Ayr to Rugby 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 Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Rugbytrain Glasgow Central - Milton Keynes Central / ...
5h 57m
£52–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
11h 47m
£33–68
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Coventrybus
10h 42m
£34–72
Drive 313.1 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Rugbycar 313.1 mi
5h 24m
£76–110
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3h 59m
£41–101
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Rugbytrain Edinburgh - Rugby / ...
8h 13m
£72–125
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
5h 3m
£42–118
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 Milton Keynes Central to Rugbytrain
5h 8m
£64–148
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London Euston to Rugbytrain
5h 19m
£104–356
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
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 Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
4. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Rugbytrain
6h 18m
£63–165
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from London Euston to Rugbytrain
5h 20m
£70–227

Ayr to Rugby by train

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 356.9 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Rugby via Glasgow Central in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bennett Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Coventry, and Transport Museum in around 10h 42m.

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