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 £28 - £80 and takes 11h 11m.

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 58m and costs £110 - £340.

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, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

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, Stafford and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Didcot to Ayr?

The distance between Didcot and Ayr is 451 miles. The road distance is 365.7 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 26m and costs £60 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 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 26m and costs £60 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £80 and takes 11h 11m.

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 Stafford 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?

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 498+ 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 58m
£110–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oxford 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 11m
£29–79
Train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
8h 26m
£64–272
Drive 363.5 mi
1. Drive from Didcot to Ayrcar 363.5 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 6m
£123–308
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway 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 12m
£75–196
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 26m
£82–218
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 18m
£74–182
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 42m
£55–157
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
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
£73–190
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 23m
£69–259
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
13h 25m
£35–101

Didcot to Ayr by train

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8h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 448.3 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Ayr via Oxford, Stafford, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Ayr Bus Station via St Aldates, Oxford, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 11m.

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