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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Ayr is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Ayr is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Northcote Road and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Cross Cheaping, Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Ayr via Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Rugby to Ayr?

The distance between Rugby and Ayr is 359 miles. The road distance is 315.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Rugby to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Ayr bus from?

Rugby to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Millennium Point station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Rugby to Ayr?

The best way to get from Rugby to Ayr is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Rugby to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rugby to Ayr train arrive?

Rugby to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Ayr is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Rugby to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 553+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Rugby 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
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 5m
£119–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
10h 31m
£39–68
Drive 313.4 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Ayrcar 313.4 mi
5h 25m
£78–113
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
4h 11m
£51–125
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Coventry to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
8h 10m
£109–188
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
9h 41m
£84–113
Train, bus to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Rugby to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Central station to Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 34m
£59–176
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 28m
£68–177
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rugby 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 31m
£112–389
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rugby 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 40m
£76–229
Train, bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Rugby to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Central station to Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 51m
£65–223

Rugby to Ayr by train

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6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 356.9 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Ayr via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northcote Road to Ayr Bus Station via Transport Museum, Cross Cheaping, Dale House, Millennium Point, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 31m.

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