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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Ayrshire is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Ayrshire is to fly and train which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Ayrshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Temple House via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Ayrshire?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Auchinleck via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Ayrshire?

The distance between Birmingham and Ayrshire is 282 miles. The road distance is 282.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ayrshire without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Birmingham to Ayrshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ayrshire bus from?

Birmingham to Ayrshire bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ayrshire train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham to Ayrshire?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ayrshire is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Birmingham to Ayrshire bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birmingham to Ayrshire train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Ayrshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Ayrshire is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Birmingham to Ayrshire.

Where can I stay near Ayrshire?

There are 552+ hotels available in Ayrshire.

Birmingham to Ayrshire - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham to Ayrshire by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
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 15m
£104–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
7h 57m
£44–78
Drive 280.5 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Ayrshirecar 280.5 mi
4h 54m
£69–99
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
4h 23m
£53–135
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
9h 32m
£69–161
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
5h 11m
£47–132
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
6h 20m
£104–209
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
6h 28m
£134–439

Birmingham to Ayrshire by train and bus

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Distance: 280.2 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to James Street via Carlisle, Auchinleck, and Well Road in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Temple House via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 7h 57m.

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