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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Ayr is to bus which costs £70 - £120 and takes 14h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Ayr via Wolverhampton and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Reading to Ayr?

The distance between Reading and Ayr is 435 miles. The road distance is 379 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs £170 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Reading to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ayr bus from?

Reading to Ayr bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ayr train from?

Reading to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Ayr?

The best way to get from Reading to Ayr is to train which takes 8h and costs £170 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £250 and takes 14h 46m.

Where does the Reading to Ayr bus arrive?

Reading to Ayr bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Ayr train arrive?

Reading to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Reading to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Ayr is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Reading to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 511+ hotels available in Ayr.

Reading to Ayr - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Reading 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 Reading to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
8h
£177–278
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 41m
£69–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
14h 46m
£72–241
Drive 376.8 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Ayrcar 376.8 mi
6h 49m
£93–134
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 2m
£107–378
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
9h 18m
£150–248
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
14h 46m
£72–116
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 30m
£119–316
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 47m
£79–215
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon 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
5h 41m
£85–207
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 23m
£92–180
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 9m
£134–380

Reading to Ayr by train

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8hAverage Duration

£177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 432.1 mi
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Reading to Ayr via Wolverhampton and Glasgow Central in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Ayr Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 46m.

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