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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Rugby is to bus and train which costs £29 - £60 and takes 10h 32m.

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 4h 7m and costs £40 - £120.

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 Stand H via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

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 and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

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 6h 40m and costs £45 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m 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 6h 40m and costs £45 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 12h 26m.

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 21m 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 Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Rugby
6h 40m
£47–252
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
10h 32m
£30–58
Drive 313.1 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Rugby313.1 mi
5h 21m
£78–112
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
4h 7m
£40–111
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to CarlisleGlasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to RugbyGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
8h 27m
£56–124
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 / ...
12h 26m
£33–68
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
5h 3m
£42–122
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 Euston to Rugby
5h 29m
£105–357
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 London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London Euston to Rugby
5h 23m
£59–264
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 Euston to Rugby
5h 28m
£66–245
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
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 Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
5. Take the train from London Euston to Rugby
6h 24m
£62–270

Ayr to Rugby by train

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6h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357.2 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Rugby via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Stand H via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 12h 26m.

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