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How to get fromBristol to Ayrshireby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Bristol to Ayrshire by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4h 39m
    £56–141

  2. Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - 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
    5h 28m
    £53–148

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train
    8h 27m
    £148–259

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    10h 23m
    £55–98

  5. Drive 362.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Ayrshirecar car 362.6 mi
    6h 12m
    £89–128

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    5h 43m
    £101–203

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    6h 21m
    £100–268

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    6h 17m
    £147–462

  9. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    12h 12m
    £81–200

Bristol to Ayrshire by train and bus

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to James Street via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, Auchinleck, and Well Road in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Temple House via Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 10h 23m.

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