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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Ayr is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs £110 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Didcot and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Didcot station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Parkway Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via St Aldates, Oxford Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Ayr via Oxford, Wolverhampton and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Didcot to Ayr?

The distance between Didcot and Ayr is 451 miles. The road distance is 366.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Didcot to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs £160 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Didcot to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Ayr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Didcot to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Didcot to Ayr?

The best way to get from Didcot to Ayr is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs £160 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Didcot to Ayr bus arrive?

Didcot to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Didcot to Ayr train arrive?

Didcot to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Didcot to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Didcot to Ayr is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Didcot to Ayr.

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

Book your Didcot to Ayr train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 519+ hotels available in Ayr.

Didcot to Ayr - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Didcot to Ayr by train, plane, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway 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
4h 59m
£114–371
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oxford Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
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 56m
£43–76
Train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
8h 24m
£163–278
Drive 364 mi
1. Drive from Didcot to Ayrcar 364 mi
6h 28m
£89–129
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 27m
£126–309
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 38m
£92–200
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 27m
£76–202
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 44m
£79–171
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 6m
£136–373
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 48m
£86–232
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
9h 16m
£170–276
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
9h 29m
£138–248

Didcot to Ayr by train

52Weekly Trains

8h 24mAverage Duration

£163Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 448.3 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Ayr via Oxford, Wolverhampton, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Ayr Bus Station via St Aldates, Oxford Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 56m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.