There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Cornwall by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane GLA - NQY
4h 6m£140–302Bus
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 Lordswood Road to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 104
18h 19m£87–191Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
13h 22m£245–399Drive 500.4 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Cornwallcar 500.4 mi
8h 42m£124–178Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
5h 20m£144–366Train
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
14h 15m£353–514Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
16h 16m£239–437
Ayr to Cornwall by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Cornwall is to bus which costs £85 - £200 and takes 18h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Cornwall is to train and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs £140 - £310.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Roundabout via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, Lordswood Road and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Luxulyan via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
The distance between Ayr and Cornwall is 427 miles. The road distance is 503.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Cornwall without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 13h 22m and costs £240 - £400.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Ayr to Cornwall, including transfers.
Ayr to Cornwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Cornwall train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Cornwall is to train via Birmingham which takes 13h 22m and costs £240 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £200 and takes 18h 19m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Ayr to Luxulyan via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Par in around 13h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Roundabout via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, Lordswood Road, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 18h 19m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–380
- 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
- £14–26
- 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 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 Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- 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 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Cornwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Cornwall train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Cornwall is 503 miles. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Ayr to Cornwall.
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