There are 9 ways to get from Ayr to Wales by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
4h 43m£59–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cardiff North Roadbus
12h 2m£48–83Train
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 14m£157–266Drive 365.1 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Cardiffcar 365.1 mi
7h 10m£90–130Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
6h 2m£76–211Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
7h 13m£83–209Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
6h 7m£96–194Train via Carlisle
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 17m£115–249Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 58m£271–384
Ayr to Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Wales is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Wales is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs £55 - £160.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Glasgow and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Wales. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Ayr and Wales is 390 miles. The road distance is 367.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Wales without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs £150 - £270.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Ayr to Wales, including transfers.
Ayr to Wales bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Wales train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Wales is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs £150 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 2m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Wales?
You can take a train from Ayr to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Cardiff North Road via Glasgow and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 12h 2m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £65–210
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–210
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
- 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 Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- 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 Auchinleck to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- 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 Wales bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Wales train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Wales is 367 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Ayr to Wales.
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