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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Ayr is to bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Ayr is to fly and train which takes 4h 29m and costs £60 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Ayr via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Bath to Ayr?

The distance between Bath and Ayr is 376 miles. The road distance is 373.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Ayr without a car is to train via Wigan which takes 8h 44m and costs £60 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Bath to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Ayr bus from?

Bath to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Ayr train from?

Bath to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Ayr?

The best way to get from Bath to Ayr is to train via Wigan which takes 8h 44m and costs £60 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 12h 18m.

Where does the Bath to Ayr bus arrive?

Bath to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bath to Ayr train arrive?

Bath to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bath to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Ayr is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Bath to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 497+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Bath to Ayr by plane, train, 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.

Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4h 29m
£60–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
12h 18m
£29–71
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
8h 44m
£63–294
Drive 371.1 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Ayr371.1 mi
6h 33m
£93–134
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5h 21m
£62–136
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 42m
£123–422
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 40m
£85–307
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 56m
£73–204
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon 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
6h 14m
£94–318
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
10h 6m
£84–284
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
13h 49m
£31–79

Bath to Ayr by train

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Distance: 373.8 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Ayr via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 18m.

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