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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Ayr is to bus which costs £26 - £70 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Derby to Ayr?

The distance between Derby and Ayr is 393 miles. The road distance is 268.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £65 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Derby to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Ayr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Ayr train from?

Derby to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Ayr?

The best way to get from Derby to Ayr is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £65 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Derby to Ayr bus arrive?

Derby to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Ayr train arrive?

Derby to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Derby to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Ayr is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Derby to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 481+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Derby 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 Derby to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
6h 41m
£65–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
8h 43m
£26–68
Drive 266.7 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Ayrcar 266.7 mi
5h 5m
£65–94
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby 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
4h 40m
£46–133
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 44m
£43–141
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Derby to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
8h 6m
£75–195
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
5h 21m
£49–141
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 1m
£64–207
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 30m
£114–398
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 21m
£96–301

Derby to Ayr by train

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6h 41mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 390.6 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 43m.

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