There are 12 ways to get from Chichester to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
8h 23m£140–302Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
5h 56m£68–180Train, bus
- Take the train from Barnham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
13h 42m£85–149Drive 435.1 mi
- Drive from Chichester to Ayrcar 435.1 mi
7h 49m£108–156Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 10m£69–182Train
- Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
12h 10m£272–412Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
14h 35m£100–247Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 6m£71–227Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 32m£120–350Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Havant to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 5m£123–417Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to East Croydontrain
- Take the train from East Croydon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 31m£102–241Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
7h 18m£114–328
Chichester to Ayr by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chichester to Ayr is to train and bus which costs £80 - £150 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chichester to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs £70 - £230.
No, there is no direct bus from Chichester to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Cathedral and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via The Hard Interchange, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Chichester and arriving at Ayr via Horsham, Victoria station, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Chichester and Ayr is 514 miles. The road distance is 437.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chichester to Ayr without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 23m and costs £140 - £310.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Chichester to Ayr, including transfers.
Chichester to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Chichester to Ayr train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.
The best way to get from Chichester to Ayr is to train via London which takes 8h 23m and costs £140 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £250 and takes 14h 35m.
What companies run services between Chichester, England and Ayr, Scotland?
You can take a train from Chichester to Ayr via Horsham, London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral to Ayr Bus Station via The Hard Interchange, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 35m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–200
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–440
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- Southern
Train from Horsham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Southern
Train from Barnham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- Southern
Train from Horsham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- Southern
Train from Horsham to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- Southern
Train from Horsham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Chichester to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Chichester to Ayr train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Horsham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chichester to Ayr is 438 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Chichester to Ayr.
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