There are 8 ways to get from Ayr to Aberystwyth by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
9h 5m£145–254Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
13h 15m£62–128Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
13h 13m£106–193Drive 315 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Aberystwythcar 315 mi
6h 9m£78–112Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
7h 34m£94–202Train via Carlisle
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
10h 8m£103–237Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
8h 54m£112–256Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
9h 34m£139–290
Ayr to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 6h 9m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Moor Street Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Aberystwyth via Glasgow Central, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Ayr and Aberystwyth is 398 miles. The road distance is 316.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs £140 - £260.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Ayr to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Ayr to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 13h 15m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Ayr to Aberystwyth via Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, Moor Street Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 15m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £27–95
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Aberystwyth is 317 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Ayr to Aberystwyth.
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