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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ayr is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 12h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs £60 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ayr via Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ayr?

The distance between Cardiff and Ayr is 423 miles. The road distance is 367.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs £50 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Cardiff to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ayr bus from?

Cardiff to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ayr train from?

Cardiff to Ayr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ayr?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ayr is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs £50 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ayr bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ayr train arrive?

Cardiff to Ayr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ayr is 367 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Cardiff to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 500+ hotels available in Ayr.

Cardiff to Ayr - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
8h 2m
£51–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
12h 27m
£34–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 34m
£55–149
Drive 365.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ayr365.1 mi
7h 8m
£90–130
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 5m
£62–161
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
9h 5m
£64–204
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
5h 43m
£61–168
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
6h 4m
£73–197
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
5h 49m
£79–196

Cardiff to Ayr by train

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8h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 420.3 mi
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ayr via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 27m.

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