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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Ayr is to bus which costs £85 - £180 and takes 21h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Ayr is to fly and train which takes 4h 58m and costs £200 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Ayr via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Ayr?

The distance between Rotterdam and Ayr is 490 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs £250 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Rotterdam to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ayr bus from?

Rotterdam to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ayr train from?

Rotterdam to Ayr train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Ayr?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ayr is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs £250 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £180 and takes 21h 25m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Ayr bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Ayr?

Ayr is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 1:42 PM in Rotterdam and 12:42 PM in Ayr.

Where does the Rotterdam to Ayr train arrive?

Rotterdam to Ayr train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 556+ hotels available in Ayr.

Rotterdam to Ayr - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Ayr by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane RTM - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 58m
£202–395
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane AMS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 26m
£82–255
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
10h 18m
£259–505
Train, bus via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
15h 37m
£131–236
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
2. Drive from Hull to Ayrcar
18h 2m
£335–397
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
11h 15m
£240–401
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
21h 25m
£87–179
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Ayrcar
11h 43m
£271–351

Rotterdam to Ayr by train and foot

124Weekly Services

10h 18mAverage Duration

£259Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.2 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Ayr via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ayr Bus Station via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station in around 21h 25m.

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