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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Ayr is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Ayr is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Queensway Q1 and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Newport to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Ayr via Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Newport to Ayr?

The distance between Newport and Ayr is 411 miles. The road distance is 354.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs £55 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Newport to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Ayr bus from?

Newport to Ayr bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Queensway Q1 station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Ayr train from?

Newport to Ayr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Newport to Ayr?

The best way to get from Newport to Ayr is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs £55 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Newport to Ayr bus arrive?

Newport to Ayr bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Newport to Ayr train arrive?

Newport to Ayr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Newport to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Ayr is 355 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Newport to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 499+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
7h 43m
£59–274
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
12h 59m
£29–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
10h 42m
£32–45
Drive 352.8 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Ayr352.8 mi
6h 51m
£88–127
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4h 48m
£46–121
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
8h 44m
£73–236
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5h 40m
£46–134
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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
5h 46m
£69–246
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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 train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
6h 39m
£70–249
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 24m
£86–219

Newport to Ayr by train

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Distance: 408.7 mi
Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Ayr via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensway Q1 to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 42m.

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