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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Ayr is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 12h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs £70 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Promenade, Cheltenham, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Ayr via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Swindon to Ayr?

The distance between Swindon and Ayr is 406 miles. The road distance is 361.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Ayr without a car is to train via Wigan which takes 8h 43m and costs £70 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Swindon to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Ayr bus from?

Swindon to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Ayr train from?

Swindon to Ayr train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Ayr?

The best way to get from Swindon to Ayr is to train via Wigan which takes 8h 43m and costs £70 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 12h 42m.

Where does the Swindon to Ayr bus arrive?

Swindon to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Ayr train arrive?

Swindon to Ayr train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Ayr is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Swindon to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Swindon to Ayr by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4h 56m
£71–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Cheltenham to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
12h 42m
£30–60
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
4. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
8h 43m
£74–396
Drive 359.3 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Ayr359.3 mi
6h 12m
£90–130
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 14m
£122–413
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
6h 1m
£68–161
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 45m
£94–299
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
6h 20m
£91–288
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5h 52m
£92–297
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
10h 13m
£118–271
Bus via Bingham House
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
14h 18m
£47–92

Swindon to Ayr by train

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8h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 403.3 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Ayr via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Ayr Bus Station via Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Cheltenham, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 42m.

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