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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Cheltenham is to bus via Birmingham which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Cheltenham is to train and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs £65 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Promenade via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Tpt Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Ayr to Cheltenham?

The distance between Ayr and Cheltenham is 381 miles. The road distance is 328.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Ayr to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Cheltenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Cheltenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Ayr to Cheltenham is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 49m.

Where does the Ayr to Cheltenham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Cheltenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Cheltenham is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Ayr to Cheltenham.

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

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Ayr to Cheltenham 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 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 Cheltenham Spatrain
7h 29m
£132–221
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 100 / ...
10h 49m
£45–78
Drive 326.9 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Cheltenhamcar 326.9 mi
5h 38m
£82–118
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 38m
£66–165
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Cheltenham Spatrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
8h 59m
£201–304
Bus
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 Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 100 / ...
12h 15m
£57–105
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 Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 33m
£66–144
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
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 9m
£83–213
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 3m
£83–197
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 43m
£140–427
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain
7h 10m
£123–270

Ayr to Cheltenham by train

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7h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 379.2 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Cheltenham Spa via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Promenade via Buchanan Bus Station, Millennium Point, Birmingham Coach Station, and Arle Court Tpt Hub in around 10h 49m.

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