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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Ayr is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Ayr is to fly and train which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Ayr via Bristol Temple Meads, Stafford and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Bath to Ayr?

The distance between Bath and Ayr is 376 miles. The road distance is 373.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Ayr without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 55m and costs £170 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Bath to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Ayr bus from?

Bath to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Ayr train from?

Bath to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Ayr?

The best way to get from Bath to Ayr is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 55m and costs £170 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 6m.

Where does the Bath to Ayr bus arrive?

Bath to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Bath to Ayr train arrive?

Bath to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Bath to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Ayr is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Bath to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Bath to Ayr by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 34m
£54–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
12h 6m
£47–83
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
8h 55m
£177–294
Drive 371 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Ayrcar 371 mi
6h 37m
£92–132
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
5h 19m
£50–148
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 38m
£90–250
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 36m
£138–424
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 51m
£96–198
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 14m
£120–279
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
10h 5m
£272–404
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
13h 21m
£80–203

Bath to Ayr by train

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8h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 373.6 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Ayr via Bristol Temple Meads, Stafford, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 6m.

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