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How to get fromBirmingham Airport (BHX) to Ayrby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ayr by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    2h 38m
    £46–111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    8h 19m
    £37–72

  3. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    6h 55m
    £114–220

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Ayrrideshare rideshare 293.1 mi
    5h 5m

  5. Drive 293.1 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ayrcar car 293.1 mi
    5h 5m
    £71–103

  6. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus
    3h 25m
    £41–115

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    7h 50m
    £103–196

  8. Bus via Birmingham Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    10h 38m
    £68–169

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ayr by bus and train

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Birmingham International Airport to Ayr via Birmingham Intl Rail Station, Birmingham International, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Airport: Stop H to Ayr Bus Station via Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 19m.

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