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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Ayr is to bus via Carlisle which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Greyfriar Gate and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

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 Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Ayr?

The distance between Nottingham and Ayr is 350 miles. The road distance is 268.8 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 17m and costs £45 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 FlixBus, depart from Greyfriar Gate 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 17m and costs £45 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlisle, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Nottingham to Ayr bus arrive?

Nottingham to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Nottingham to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nottingham to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Ayr is 269 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m 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?

There are 500+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

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 Nottingham to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
7h 17m
£45–151
Bus via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
9h 2m
£34–63
Drive 267.3 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Ayr267.3 mi
5h 14m
£66–95
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham 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 10m
£56–156
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
8h 6m
£72–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
9h 41m
£43–68
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering 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
5h 41m
£78–215
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
6h 30m
£57–164
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
6h 37m
£107–377
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ely
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
6h 46m
£74–217

Nottingham to Ayr by train

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Distance: 348.4 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Ayr via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriar Gate to Ayr Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 2m.

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