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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to London is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to London is to train and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs £90 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to London. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at London Victoria via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and London?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to London. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at London Euston via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Ayr to London?

The distance between Ayr and London is 442 miles. The road distance is 394 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to London without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £140 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Ayr to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to London?

The best way to get from Ayr to London is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £140 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Ayr to London bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to London is 394 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Ayr to London.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
6h 3m
£148–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
10h 43m
£52–90
Drive 391.7 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Londoncar 391.7 mi
7h 3m
£95–137
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3h 51m
£98–357
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
7h 16m
£132–254
Train via Carlisle #2
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
8h 44m
£147–234
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3h 49m
£91–338
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
3h 59m
£75–197
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4h 11m
£69–183
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
4h 20m
£58–178
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
5h 6m
£96–304

Ayr to London by train

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6h 3mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 439.1 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to London Euston via Glasgow Central in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to London Victoria via Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 43m.

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