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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Bristol is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Bristol is to train and fly which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Ayr to Bristol?

The distance between Ayr and Bristol is 363 miles. The road distance is 367.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Bristol without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 8h 19m and costs £160 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Ayr to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Bristol bus from?

Ayr to Bristol bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Bristol train from?

Ayr to Bristol train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Bristol?

The best way to get from Ayr to Bristol is to train via Warrington which takes 8h 19m and costs £160 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 7m.

Where does the Ayr to Bristol bus arrive?

Ayr to Bristol bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Bristol train arrive?

Ayr to Bristol train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Bristol is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Ayr to Bristol.

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

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Ayr to Bristol - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3h 53m
£49–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
11h 7m
£46–80
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
8h 19m
£164–276
Drive 364.9 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Bristolcar 364.9 mi
6h 15m
£90–130
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
5h 13m
£66–189
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 31m
£91–189
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
9h 35m
£267–391
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
12h 32m
£84–210

Ayr to Bristol by train

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Distance: 361.2 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Bristol Temple Meads via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 11h 7m.

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