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

The cheapest way to get from London to Ayr is to bus which costs £25 - £85 and takes 10h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Ayr is to fly and train which takes 4h 12m and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between London and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

Is there a direct train between London and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from London to Ayr. However, there are services departing from London Euston and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from London to Ayr?

The distance between London and Ayr is 442 miles. The road distance is 394.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £50 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from London to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Ayr bus from?

London to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Ayr train from?

London to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London to Ayr?

The best way to get from London to Ayr is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £50 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £85 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the London to Ayr bus arrive?

London to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the London to Ayr train arrive?

London to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from London to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Ayr is 394 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from London to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 494+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 11 ways to get from London 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 London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
5h 43m
£50–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
10h 23m
£25–85
Drive 392.1 mi
1. Drive from London to Ayrcar 392.1 mi
7h 4m
£96–139
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 12m
£91–242
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
6h 55m
£78–262
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Carlislebus Ukn31
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
11h 3m
£36–115
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 14m
£85–276
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
4h 50m
£86–255
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 25m
£49–153
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 35m
£58–154
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 34m
£59–155

London to Ayr by train

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Distance: 439.4 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from London Euston to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 23m.

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