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 - £50 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 4m and costs £55 - £140.

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 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 58m.

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 58m and costs £60 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m 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 Megabus UK, 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 7h 58m and costs £60 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ayr bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ayr bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan 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 499+ 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

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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
7h 58m
£63–229
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
13h 26m
£31–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
11h 17m
£32–46
Drive 365.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ayr365.1 mi
7h 8m
£92–133
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 4m
£56–136
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
8h 59m
£76–191
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
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 train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5h 56m
£56–149
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
5h 56m
£73–214
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
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 train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
6h 6m
£80–211

Cardiff to Ayr by train

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7h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 420.3 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 17m.

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