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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Ayr is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 13h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Ayr is to fly and train which takes 4h 33m and costs £100 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Ayr via Moorgate station, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Basildon to Ayr?

The distance between Basildon and Ayr is 469 miles. The road distance is 405.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs £130 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Basildon to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Ayr bus from?

Basildon to Ayr bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Ayr train from?

Basildon to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Ayr?

The best way to get from Basildon to Ayr is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs £130 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 13h 14m.

Where does the Basildon to Ayr bus arrive?

Basildon to Ayr bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) station.

Where does the Basildon to Ayr train arrive?

Basildon to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Ayr is 406 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Basildon to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Basildon to Ayr 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 London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
7h 21m
£130–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
13h 14m
£50–99
Drive 403.5 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Ayrcar 403.5 mi
6h 58m
£99–143
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 33m
£104–281
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 48m
£120–270
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
13h 14m
£141–258
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 23m
£105–357
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 31m
£68–185
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 24m
£73–197
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 42m
£81–185
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 46m
£136–343

Basildon to Ayr by train, foot, and bus

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8h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 466.7 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Ayr via London Fenchurch Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 14m.

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