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 - £90 and takes 11h 17m.

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 1m and costs £50 - £130.

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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

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 7h 49m.

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 7h 49m and costs £65 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 7h 49m and costs £65 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ayr bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd 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 11m 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?

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Cardiff to Ayr - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 49m
£67–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
11h 17m
£34–88
Drive 365.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ayrcar 365.1 mi
7h 11m
£88–128
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 1m
£50–125
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
8h 55m
£82–204
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
10h 37m
£198–663
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 20m
£68–163
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 59m
£55–189
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 14m
£124–362
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 18m
£73–222

Cardiff to Ayr by train

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7h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 420.1 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

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 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Ayr Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 17m.

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