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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Torquay is to bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £100 and takes 17h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Torquay is to train and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs £45 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Tesco via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.

How far is it from Ayr to Torquay?

The distance between Ayr and Torquay is 466 miles. The road distance is 459.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Torquay without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 10h 49m and costs £65 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Ayr to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Torquay bus from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Torquay?

The best way to get from Ayr to Torquay is to train via Warrington which takes 10h 49m and costs £65 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 15h 3m.

Where does the Ayr to Torquay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Torquay is 459 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Ayr to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2369+ hotels available in Torquay.

Ayr to Torquay - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ayr to Torquay 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 Bristol Airport, train
best
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 Newton Abbot
6h 23m
£50–167
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
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 Bampfylde Street101 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Road2 / ...
17h 33m
£43–100
Train via Warrington
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 Newton Abbot
10h 49m
£69–348
Bus
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 Bampfylde Street
15h 3m
£50–119
Drive 456.5 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Torquay456.5 mi
7h 41m
£115–166
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 Paignton
6h 43m
£111–265
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
7h 31m
£53–181
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 Newton Abbot
7h 58m
£69–267
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Newton Abbot
8h 16m
£114–392
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newton AbbotGlasgow Central - Plymouth
11h 54m
£238–768

Ayr to Torquay by train and bus

102Weekly Services

10h 49mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 463.4 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Tesco via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Tesco via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Rail Station in around 15h 3m.

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