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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Ayr is to bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 14h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs £95 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Ayr via London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Dover to Ayr?

The distance between Dover and Ayr is 520 miles. The road distance is 464.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs £75 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Dover to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Ayr bus from?

Dover to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Ayr train from?

Dover to Ayr train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Ayr?

The best way to get from Dover to Ayr is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs £75 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 14h 42m.

Where does the Dover to Ayr bus arrive?

Dover to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Ayr train arrive?

Dover to Ayr train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Ayr is 465 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Dover to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 478+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Dover to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 35m
£75–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
14h 42m
£35–93
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
12h 28m
£49–141
Drive 462.1 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Ayrcar 462.1 mi
8h
£113–163
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
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 8m
£98–295
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
8h 43m
£98–328
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory 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 3m
£95–317
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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 35m
£65–197
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 57m
£73–210
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 42m
£65–191
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 26m
£113–318

Dover to Ayr by train and foot

121Weekly Services

7h 35mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 516.6 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Ayr via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 42m.

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