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There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    8h 57m
    £188–335

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Lordswood Roadbus bus 106 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    12h 32m
    £71–139

  3. Drive 436.2 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Ayrcar car 436.2 mi
    7h 25m
    £108–155

  4. Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 24m
    £96–234

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    9h 59m
    £307–438

  6. Fly Exeter to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane EXT - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    5h 56m
    £108–257

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    5h 20m
    £84–212

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 8m
    £89–199

  9. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    7h 9m
    £107–292

Exeter to Ayr by train

Calendar97Weekly Trains
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Ayr Bus Station via Lordswood Road, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 32m.

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