There are 9 ways to get from Devon to Ayr by train, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
best- 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
6h£82–199Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
14h 59m£55–101Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
10h 5m£178–319Drive 443 mi
- Drive from Devon to Ayrcar 443 mi
7h 46m£110–159Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 42m£124–336Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- 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 train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 17m£99–246Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 57m£152–347Train
- 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 20m£260–404Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
14h 23m£174–307
Devon to Ayr by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Devon to Ayr is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 14h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Devon to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs £80 - £200.
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, Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.
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, Carlisle and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Devon and Ayr is 451 miles. The road distance is 445.6 miles.
The best way to get from Devon to Ayr without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 10h 5m and costs £170 - £320.
It takes approximately 6h 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 Birmingham which takes 10h 5m and costs £170 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 14h 59m.
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, Carlisle, and Glasgow Central in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach House to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 59m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £25–95
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 Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £240–370
- 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
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
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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