There are 8 ways to get from Devon to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Preston
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
9h 57m£202–354Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
- Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
14h 33m£54–118Drive 443 mi
- Drive from Devon to Ayrcar 443 mi
7h 46m£109–158Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
6h 8m£105–318Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
11h 29m£310–448Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
15h 43m£93–238Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 59m£84–209Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
6h 44m£80–213
Devon to Ayr by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Devon to Ayr is to bus via Bristol which costs £50 - £120 and takes 14h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Devon to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs £80 - £210.
No, there is no direct bus from Devon to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Coach House and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Devon to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Yeoford and arriving at Ayr via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Devon and Ayr is 512 miles. The road distance is 445.6 miles.
The best way to get from Devon to Ayr without a car is to train via Preston which takes 9h 57m and costs £200 - £360.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Devon to Ayr, including transfers.
Devon to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Devon to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Devon to Ayr is to train via Preston which takes 9h 57m and costs £200 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 14h 33m.
What companies run services between Devon, England and Ayr, Scotland?
You can take a train from Yeoford to Ayr via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach House to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 33m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £290–410
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Devon to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Devon to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Devon to Ayr is 446 miles. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Devon to Ayr.
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