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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Ayr is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 12h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Ayr via Waterloo station, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Ayr?

The distance between Basingstoke and Ayr is 492 miles. The road distance is 395.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £85 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Basingstoke to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Ayr bus from?

Basingstoke to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Ayr train from?

Basingstoke to Ayr train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Ayr?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Ayr is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £85 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 12h 24m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Ayr bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Basingstoke to Ayr train arrive?

Basingstoke to Ayr train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Ayr is 395 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Basingstoke to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 476+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 37m
£87–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
12h 24m
£31–87
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
11h 52m
£43–161
Drive 393 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Ayrcar 393 mi
7h
£94–136
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
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 20m
£85–260
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
9h 34m
£64–288
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 21m
£114–268
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 17m
£55–192
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
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 37m
£71–192
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 49m
£82–181
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 38m
£101–283

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Ayr.

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Distance: 488.8 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Ayr via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Ayr Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 24m.

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