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

The cheapest way to get from Neath to Ayr is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 13h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Neath to Ayr is to train and bus and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs £55 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Neath and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Neath Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bay Campus, Kingsway GD and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Neath and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Neath to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Ayr via Cardiff Central, Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Neath to Ayr?

The distance between Neath and Ayr is 461 miles. The road distance is 368.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Neath to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs £65 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Neath to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Neath to Ayr bus from?

Neath to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bay Campus station.

Where do I catch the Neath to Ayr train from?

Neath to Ayr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Neath station.

Train or bus from Neath to Ayr?

The best way to get from Neath to Ayr is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs £65 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 13h 48m.

Where does the Neath to Ayr bus arrive?

Neath to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Neath to Ayr train arrive?

Neath to Ayr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Neath to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Ayr is 369 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Neath to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
9h 16m
£69–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Kingsway GD
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
13h 48m
£36–55
Drive 366.7 mi
1. Drive from Neath to Ayr366.7 mi
7h 4m
£92–132
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Neath to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 55m
£56–143
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Neath to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
9h 47m
£105–230
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bay Campus to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
14h 38m
£40–100
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Neath to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
6h 48m
£56–156
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
6h 47m
£81–262
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
6h 57m
£83–217
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
7h 40m
£82–265

Neath to Ayr by train

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Distance: 458 mi
Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Neath to Ayr via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Glasgow Central in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath Bus Station Stand 7 to Ayr Bus Station via Bay Campus, Kingsway GD, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 48m.

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