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

The cheapest way to get from Sherborne to Ayr is to train and fly which costs £80 - £160 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sherborne to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 6h 2m and costs £70 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Sherborne and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Sherborne to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Greenhill and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Sherborne and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Sherborne to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Sherborne and arriving at Ayr via Waterloo station, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Sherborne to Ayr?

The distance between Sherborne and Ayr is 562 miles. The road distance is 407.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sherborne to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs £80 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Sherborne to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sherborne to Ayr bus from?

Sherborne to Ayr bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sherborne to Ayr train from?

Sherborne to Ayr train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Sherborne station.

Train or bus from Sherborne to Ayr?

The best way to get from Sherborne to Ayr is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs £80 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Sherborne to Ayr bus arrive?

Sherborne to Ayr bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Sherborne to Ayr train arrive?

Sherborne to Ayr train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Sherborne to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Sherborne to Ayr is 408 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Sherborne to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 347+ hotels available in Ayr.

Sherborne to Ayr - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Sherborne 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 Sherborne to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
8h 43m
£82–295
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sherborne to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 2m
£71–211
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
14h 25m
Drive 405.3 mi
1. Drive from Sherborne to Ayrcar 405.3 mi
7h 23m
£99–143
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sherborne to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 26m
£115–343
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Temple Meads Stnbus 376
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
12h 56m
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
15h 27m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sherborne to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 44m
£80–156
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sherborne to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 26m
£132–274
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sherborne to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
8h 3m
£98–194
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sherborne to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 40m
£111–335

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 558.9 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Sherborne, Dorset, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sherborne to Ayr via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greenhill to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 25m.

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