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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Ayr is to bus which costs £65 - £160 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Ayr is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Ayr via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Nottingham to Ayr?

The distance between Nottingham and Ayr is 360 miles. The road distance is 274.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Nottingham to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Ayr bus from?

Nottingham to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Nottingham to Ayr?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Ayr is to train which takes 7h and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Nottingham to Ayr bus arrive?

Nottingham to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Ayr train arrive?

Nottingham to Ayr train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Warrington Central station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Ayr is 275 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Nottingham to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Warrington Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h
£143–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
9h 56m
£66–151
Drive 273 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Ayrcar 273 mi
5h 4m
£68–98
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 27m
£76–163
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
8h 23m
£175–273
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
8h 24m
£114–201
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h
£101–198
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 34m
£104–210
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 45m
£159–436
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 3m
£103–223

Nottingham to Ayr by train and foot

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7hAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 357.5 mi
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Ayr via Warrington Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Glasgow Central in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 56m.

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