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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ayr is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 13h 7m.

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 13m and costs £60 - £160.

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 Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

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, Wigan North Western and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

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 Wigan which takes 9h 16m and costs £80 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 FlixBus, 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 Wigan which takes 9h 16m and costs £80 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 13h 7m.

Where does the Exeter to Ayr bus arrive?

Exeter to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 21m to drive from Exeter to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near 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 Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 13m
£62–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
13h 7m
£36–88
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
9h 16m
£81–338
Drive 436.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Ayr436.2 mi
7h 21m
£109–157
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
6h 5m
£62–166
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5h 26m
£103–250
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
7h 8m
£80–260
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
8h 5m
£128–288
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
9h 57m
£67–302
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Buchanan Bus StationM19
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
13h 56m
£79–107

Exeter to Ayr by train

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Distance: 437.7 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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, Wigan North Western, and Glasgow Central in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 7m.

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