Rome2Rio

How to get fromHeathrow to Ayrby plane, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Ayr

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Heathrow to Ayr by plane, train, 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.

  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3h 9m
    £80–306

  2. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4h 59m
    £53–148

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    6h 56m
    £120–262

  4. Bus via Heathrow Terminal 5

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    11h 16m
    £82–143

  5. Drive  389.5 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Ayrcar car 389.5 mi
    6h 50m
    £96–139

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4h 18m
    £93–293

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Custom Housetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    5h 3m
    £108–393

  8. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    5h 39m
    £71–167

  9. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    8h 36m
    £111–229

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgowbus bus Ukn10
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    12h 46m
    £64–93

Heathrow to Ayr by train and subway

Calendar144Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Heathrow to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 381.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Ayr via Tottenham Court Road Station, Tottenham Court Road station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 16m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There