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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Ayr is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 11h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Ayr is to fly and train which takes 4h 6m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Rugby to Ayr?

The distance between Rugby and Ayr is 359 miles. The road distance is 315.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £40 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Rugby to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Ayr bus from?

Rugby to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Ayr train from?

Rugby to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Ayr?

The best way to get from Rugby to Ayr is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £40 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 11h 33m.

Where does the Rugby to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rugby to Ayr train arrive?

Rugby to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Ayr is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Rugby to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 491+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Rugby 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 Rugby to Glasgow Centraltrain Milton Keynes Central - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
5h 6m
£42–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
11h 33m
£34–73
Drive 313.4 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Ayrcar 313.4 mi
5h 25m
£76–110
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 6m
£38–109
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Coventry to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 20m
£47–110
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 24m
£55–137
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
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 19m
£97–319
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
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 42m
£101–355
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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 33m
£56–218
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 39m
£67–226

Rugby to Ayr by train

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5h 6mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 356.9 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Ayr Bus Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 33m.

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