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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Ayr is to bus via Newhall Street which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Ayr is to fly and train which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Coventry and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Coventry to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Belgrade Theatre and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Coventry and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Ayr via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Coventry to Ayr?

The distance between Coventry and Ayr is 355 miles. The road distance is 302.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coventry to Ayr without a car is to train via Preston which takes 6h 9m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Coventry to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Ayr bus from?

Coventry to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Ayr train from?

Coventry to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Coventry station.

Train or bus from Coventry to Ayr?

The best way to get from Coventry to Ayr is to train via Preston which takes 6h 9m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Newhall Street, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Coventry to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Coventry to Ayr train arrive?

Coventry to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Coventry to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Ayr is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Coventry to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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Coventry to Ayr - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Coventry 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 Preston
best
1. Take the train from Coventry to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 9m
£120–225
Bus via Newhall Street
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 / ...
9h 44m
£37–64
Drive 300.7 mi
1. Drive from Coventry to Ayrcar 300.7 mi
5h 16m
£74–107
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
£48–121
Train
1. Take the train from Coventry to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
7h
£111–191
Bus
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 / ...
10h 55m
£65–155
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
4h 36m
£45–125
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coventry 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 34m
£124–407
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Coventry to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 43m
£89–260
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Coventry to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 37m
£100–262
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 36m
£100–220

Coventry to Ayr by train

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 352.8 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Coventry to Ayr via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belgrade Theatre to Ayr Bus Station via Dale House, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 44m.

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