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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Ayr is to bus which costs £80 - £180 and takes 17h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Ayr is to fly and train which takes 3h 38m and costs £95 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Dennison Road Car Park, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Ayr via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Ayr?

The distance between Cornwall and Ayr is 496 miles. The road distance is 503.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Ayr without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 12h 23m and costs £220 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Cornwall to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Ayr bus from?

Cornwall to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Ayr train from?

Cornwall to Ayr train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to Ayr?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Ayr is to train via Birmingham which takes 12h 23m and costs £220 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £180 and takes 17h 25m.

Where does the Cornwall to Ayr bus arrive?

Cornwall to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cornwall to Ayr train arrive?

Cornwall to Ayr train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Ayr is 504 miles. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Cornwall to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 433+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cornwall 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 Newquay Cornwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4h 44m
£124–391
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Lordswood Rdbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
17h 25m
£82–173
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
12h 23m
£225–407
Drive 500.7 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Ayrcar 500.7 mi
8h 43m
£123–177
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 51m
£153–431
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
8h 43m
£127–304
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
9h 26m
£163–368
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NQY - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
3h 38m
£97–369
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
9h 54m
£159–336
Train
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
13h 29m
£345–507
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Par to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
15h 26m
£205–418

Cornwall to Ayr by train

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Distance: 493 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Ayr via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 12h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Ayr Bus Station via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 17h 25m.

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