There are 8 ways to get from Ayr to Amsterdam by train, plane, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, ferry, 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.
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GLA - AMS
5h€90–281Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
6h 7m€77–243Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
12h 2m€320–586Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Ayr to Hullcar
- Take the carferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
- Drive from Rotterdam to Amsterdamcar
18h 46m€266–435Bus
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus
23h 10m€103–177Train
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
14h€238–470Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
- Take the ferry from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amsterdam IJmuidenferry
26h 25m€125–493Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Ayr to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdamcar
12h 21m€332–425
Ayr to Amsterdam by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 23h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Amsterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs €85 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Amsterdam station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Amsterdam Central Station via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Glasgow Central, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Ayr and Amsterdam is 792 km.
The best way to get from Ayr to Amsterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 12h 2m and costs €320 - €600.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Ayr to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Ayr to Amsterdam bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Amsterdam train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Amsterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 12h 2m and costs €320 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 23h 10m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Ayr to Amsterdam Centraal via Glasgow Central, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Amsterdam Central Station via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria in around 23h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–190
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €55–190
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- 01304 44 88 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- P&O Ferries
Car ferry from Hull to Rotterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €180–310
- Website
- P&O Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Amsterdam bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Amsterdam is 1h ahead of Ayr. It is currently 12:37 AM in Ayr and 1:37 AM in Amsterdam.
Ayr to Amsterdam train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
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