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

The cheapest way to get from Ayrshire to London is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 11h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayrshire to London is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs £90 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Ayrshire and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayrshire to London. However, there are services departing from Limekiln Wynd and arriving at London Victoria via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Ayrshire and London?

No, there is no direct train from Ayrshire to London. However, there are services departing from Auchinleck and arriving at London Euston via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Ayrshire to London?

The distance between Ayrshire and London is 387 miles. The road distance is 391.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayrshire to London without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £120 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Ayrshire to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayrshire to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayrshire to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayrshire to London?

The best way to get from Ayrshire to London is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 11h 12m.

Where does the Ayrshire to London bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayrshire to London train arrive?

Ayrshire to London train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Ayrshire to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayrshire to London is 392 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Ayrshire to London.

Where can I stay near London?

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Ayrshire to London - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Ayrshire to London by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 46m
£120–251
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 / ...
11h 12m
£59–104
Drive 389.3 mi
1. Drive from Ayrshire to Londoncar 389.3 mi
7h
£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
4h 29m
£101–352
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
11h 18m
£84–209
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
4h 27m
£94–363
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
4h 38m
£78–203
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 49m
£72–193
Line 43 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from Limekiln Wynd to Ayr stationbus
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
4h 58m
£61–193
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
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 35m
£111–354

Ayrshire to London by bus and train

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6h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 385.2 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a bus from James Street to London Euston via Well Road, Auchinleck, and Carlisle in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limekiln Wynd to London Victoria via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 12m.

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