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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Rugby is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Rugby is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Rugby?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bennett Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Dale House and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Rugby?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Rugby via Glasgow Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Ayr to Rugby?

The distance between Ayr and Rugby is 320 miles. The road distance is 315 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Ayr to Rugby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Rugby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Rugby train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Rugby?

The best way to get from Ayr to Rugby is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Ayr to Rugby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Rugby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Rugby is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Ayr to Rugby.

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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3h 56m
£50–125
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 Ukn30 / ...
10h 41m
£40–68
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Rugbytrain
6h 39m
£118–216
Drive 313.1 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Rugbycar 313.1 mi
5h 24m
£78–113
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 Milton Keynes Central to Rugbytrain
5h 21m
£63–182
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
5h 26m
£67–178
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 Watford Junction to Rugbytrain
5h 36m
£101–356
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 Euston to Rugbytrain
5h 27m
£81–229
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton 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 Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
4. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Rugbytrain
6h 51m
£69–230
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Rugbytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
8h 7m
£87–179
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Nuneatontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
9h 42m
£84–112

Ayr to Rugby by train

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Distance: 318.4 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Rugby via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bennett Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Millennium Point, Dale House, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 10h 41m.

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