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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Ayr is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Ayr is to fly and train which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Millennium Point and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Ayr via Carlisle and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Ayr?

The distance between Birmingham and Ayr is 336 miles. The road distance is 284.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ayr without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 43m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Birmingham to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ayr bus from?

Birmingham to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Millennium Point station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ayr train from?

Birmingham to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Ayr?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ayr is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 43m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Birmingham to Ayr bus arrive?

Birmingham to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Ayr train arrive?

Birmingham to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Ayr is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Birmingham to Ayr.

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

Book your Birmingham to Ayr train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 556+ hotels available in Ayr.

Birmingham to Ayr - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Birmingham to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 43m
£105–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
7h 22m
£40–65
Drive 282.7 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Ayrcar 282.7 mi
5h
£71–102
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
3h 51m
£45–114
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
6h 29m
£102–161
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
8h 17m
£51–90
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 9m
£63–166
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 48m
£88–189
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
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 57m
£127–412

Birmingham to Ayr by train

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Distance: 334.1 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Ayr via Carlisle and Glasgow Central in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millennium Point to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 22m.

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