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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Cotswolds is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Cotswolds is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Cotswolds?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Combend Farm via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Cotswolds?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Cotswolds. 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 49m.

How far is it from Ayr to Cotswolds?

The distance between Ayr and Cotswolds is 391 miles. The road distance is 338.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Cotswolds without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £150 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Ayr to Cotswolds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Cotswolds bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Cotswolds train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Cotswolds?

The best way to get from Ayr to Cotswolds is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 37m.

Where does the Ayr to Cotswolds bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Cotswolds train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Cotswolds?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Cotswolds is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Ayr to Cotswolds.

Where can I stay near Cotswolds?

There are 1573+ hotels available in Cotswolds.

Ayr to Cotswolds - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Ayr to Cotswolds 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 49m
£154–248
Bus
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 - Jennens Road to Gloucesterbus
12h 37m
£46–77
Drive 337 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Cotswoldscar 337 mi
5h 51m
£84–121
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 Gloucestertrain
6h 49m
£67–164
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gloucestertrain Glasgow Central - Bristol Temple Meads
11h 5m
£204–307
Bus via Golden Valley Hotel
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 / ...
14h 10m
£58–107
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 Gloucestertrain
6h 56m
£72–153
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 Gloucestertrain
8h 19m
£84–211
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 Gloucestertrain
8h 16m
£138–426
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 Gloucestertrain
8h 26m
£89–205
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 Gloucestertrain
8h 44m
£121–269
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain
9h 6m
£107–262

Ayr to Cotswolds by bus and foot

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12h 37mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 388.6 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Cotswolds via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, and Cheltenham Spa in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Cotswolds via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Transport Hub, and Combend Farm in around 12h 37m.

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