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 £65 - £250 and takes 22h 43m.

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 5h 39m and costs £180 - £450.

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 22h 43m.

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 London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

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 9h 58m and costs £140 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), 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 9h 58m and costs £140 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £250 and takes 22h 43m.

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 1:45 PM in Rotterdam and 12:45 PM in Ayr.

Where does the Rotterdam to Ayr train arrive?

Rotterdam to Ayr train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 518+ hotels available in Ayr.

Rotterdam to Ayr - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Ayr by plane, train, train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, bus, 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
5h 39m
£184–447
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
22h 43m
£68–246
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
9h 58m
£146–495
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry
2. Drive from Hull to Ayrcar
16h 17m
£125–257
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Sheffieldbus
4. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
22h 38m
£115–225
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 40m
£81–235
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Ayrcar
11h 43m

Rotterdam to Ayr by train and foot

52Weekly Services

9h 58mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.2 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Ayr via London St. Pancras Int., London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ayr Bus Station via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station in around 22h 43m.

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