What is the cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Ayrshire?

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Ayrshire is to bus via Leeds which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nottingham to Ayrshire?

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Ayrshire is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Ayrshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Temple House via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Ayrshire?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Ayr via Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Ayrshire?

The distance between Nottingham and Ayrshire is 356 miles. The road distance is 271.5 miles.

How do I travel from Nottingham to Ayrshire without a car?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Ayrshire without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £130 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Nottingham to Ayrshire?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Nottingham to Ayrshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Ayrshire bus from?

Nottingham to Ayrshire bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Ayrshire train from?

Nottingham to Ayrshire train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Ayrshire?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Ayrshire is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Nottingham to Ayrshire bus arrive?

Nottingham to Ayrshire bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Ayrshire train arrive?

Nottingham to Ayrshire train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Ayrshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Ayrshire is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Nottingham to Ayrshire.

Where can I stay near Ayrshire?

There are 555+ hotels available in Ayrshire.

Nottingham to Ayrshire - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Nottingham to Ayrshire 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
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 37m
£133–222
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
9h 17m
£39–73
Drive 270 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Ayrshirecar 270 mi
4h 58m
£67–97
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 40m
£78–162
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
7h 38m
£91–194
Train via Carlisle #2
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
7h 55m
£117–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
10h 22m
£70–166
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering 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
6h 18m
£107–245
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 53m
£95–216
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 1m
£156–412
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 20m
£103–240

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Ayrshire.

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Distance: 353.7 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Ayrshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Nottingham to Sloan Avenue via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Ayr, and Killoch Place in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Temple House via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 9h 17m.

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