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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ayr is to bus via Bristol which costs £45 - £110 and takes 13h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs £85 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Ayr via Birmingham New Street, Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Exeter to Ayr?

The distance between Exeter and Ayr is 440 miles. The road distance is 438.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Ayr without a car is to train via Preston which takes 9h and costs £170 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Exeter to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Ayr bus from?

Exeter to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Ayr train from?

Exeter to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Ayr?

The best way to get from Exeter to Ayr is to train via Preston which takes 9h and costs £170 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 13h 29m.

Where does the Exeter to Ayr bus arrive?

Exeter to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Ayr train arrive?

Exeter to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Ayr is 439 miles. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Exeter to Ayr.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter 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 Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 19m
£89–215
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
13h 29m
£48–106
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
9h
£178–334
Drive 436.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Ayrcar 436.2 mi
7h 25m
£106–152
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 55m
£126–289
Fly Exeter to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane EXT - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 37m
£114–237
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 37m
£119–257
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 10m
£107–288
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
10h
£304–435
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
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
14h 13m
£91–220

Exeter to Ayr by train

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Distance: 437.4 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Ayr via Birmingham New Street, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Ayr Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 29m.

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