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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Ayr is to train and fly and bus which costs £80 - £190 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs £120 - £410.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Ayr via Norwich, Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Ayr?

The distance between Lowestoft and Ayr is 513 miles. The road distance is 398.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Lowestoft to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Ayr bus from?

Lowestoft to Ayr bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Ayr train from?

Lowestoft to Ayr train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Norwich station.

Train or bus from Lowestoft to Ayr?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Ayr is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 4m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Ayr bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Ayr bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lowestoft to Ayr train arrive?

Lowestoft to Ayr train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Ayr is 399 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Lowestoft to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 482+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Lowestoft to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
9h 33m
£110–231
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Norwich to Nottingham
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
15h 5m
£74–186
Drive 396.5 mi
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Ayr396.5 mi
7h 13m
£98–142
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
7h 3m
£121–405
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
12h 49m
£99–373
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationX21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals491 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
17h 4m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
7h 25m
£88–192
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from Farringdon 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
7h 37m
£92–300
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
7h 48m
£121–402
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
8h 17m
£83–184
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
7h 56m
£116–382

Lowestoft to Ayr by train and foot

95Weekly Services

9h 33mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509.5 mi
Duration: 9h 33m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Ayr via Norwich, Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 17h 4m.

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