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 £35 - £95 and takes 12h 50m.

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 £65 - £220.

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 50m.

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 39m.

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 39m and costs £85 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m 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 39m and costs £85 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 12h 50m.

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 6h 57m 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 493+ hotels available in Ayr.

Basingstoke to Ayr - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 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 Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
7h 39m
£87–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
12h 50m
£35–93
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
11h 36m
£58–267
Drive 393 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Ayr393 mi
6h 57m
£99–142
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 20m
£96–280
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
10h 2m
£91–297
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 21m
£127–379
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4h 17m
£65–212
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5h 22m
£104–260
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 38m
£76–197
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 50m
£92–203
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
6h 26m
£85–268

Basingstoke to Ayr by train and subway

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7h 39mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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 39m. 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 50m.

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