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

The cheapest way to get from Grantham to Ayr is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 12h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grantham to Ayr is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Grantham and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Grantham to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Boots and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Victoria Embankment, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Grantham and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Grantham and arriving at Ayr via York, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Grantham to Ayr?

The distance between Grantham and Ayr is 376 miles. The road distance is 283.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grantham to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £70 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Grantham to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Ayr bus from?

Grantham to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Ayr train from?

Grantham to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Train or bus from Grantham to Ayr?

The best way to get from Grantham to Ayr is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £70 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Grantham to Ayr bus arrive?

Grantham to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Grantham to Ayr train arrive?

Grantham to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Grantham to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Grantham to Ayr is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Grantham to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Grantham to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to York
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5h 38m
£74–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
12h 19m
£34–80
Drive 281.5 mi
1. Drive from Grantham to Ayr281.5 mi
4h 59m
£69–100
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
6h 20m
£65–173
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Grantham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus StationX77
8h 2m
£50–202
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Grantham to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
8h 27m
£55–206
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
6h 14m
£104–337
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 38m
£72–237
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
6h 57m
£64–176
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Grantham to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airport
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
6h 28m
£63–188

Grantham to Ayr by train and foot

124Weekly Services

5h 38mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 373.6 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Grantham to Ayr via York, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Ayr Bus Station via Victoria Embankment, Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 19m.

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