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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    7h 30m
    £144–248

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Arle Court Transport Hubbus bus 100 / ...
    10h 34m
    £48–96

  3. Drive 326.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Cheltenhamcar car 326.9 mi
    5h 38m
    £80–116

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4h 38m
    £72–171

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Cheltenham Spatrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    8h 59m
    £251–354

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus bus 100 / ...
    12h 1m
    £72–180

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4h 33m
    £73–165

  8. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    5h 44m
    £68–157

  9. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    5h 49m
    £71–173

  10. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    6h 42m
    £141–468

  11. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    7h 10m
    £129–308

Ayr to Cheltenham by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Promenade via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, Lordswood Road, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 10h 34m.

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