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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Portsmouth is to bus and train which costs £80 - £150 and takes 12h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Portsmouth is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs £60 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at University of Portsmouth via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Glasgow Central, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Ayr to Portsmouth?

The distance between Ayr and Portsmouth is 517 miles. The road distance is 430.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs £130 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Ayr to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Portsmouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Portsmouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Ayr to Portsmouth is to train which takes 8h and costs £130 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 13h 41m.

Where does the Ayr to Portsmouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Portsmouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Portsmouth is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Ayr to Portsmouth.

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

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

There are 12 ways to get from Ayr to Portsmouth 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 London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
8h
£135–308
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 2m
£62–217
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
12h 16m
£82–148
Drive 427.7 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Portsmouthcar 427.7 mi
7h 36m
£107–154
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 Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 30m
£76–193
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
11h 50m
£171–283
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to University of Portsmouthbus 030
13h 41m
£82–141
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 36m
£122–405
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus
6h 15m
£89–315
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 West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 57m
£100–232
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 Portsmouth & Southseatrain
6h 50m
£88–211
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton 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 Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
6h 52m
£111–275

Ayr to Portsmouth by train and subway

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Distance: 514.4 mi
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Portsmouth & Southsea via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to University of Portsmouth via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 13h 41m.

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