There are 12 ways to get from Salisbury to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Salisbury to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 58m£172–353Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
15h 45m£68–268Drive 396.9 mi
- Drive from Salisbury to Ayrcar 396.9 mi
7h 8m£98–142Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 54m£72–217Train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
11h 15m£291–438Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
12h 12m£171–319Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Salisbury 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 55m£73–178Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Salisbury to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 7m£126–419Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 23m£116–295Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 56m£99–246Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Salisbury 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£90–236Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - 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 32m£148–389
Salisbury to Ayr by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salisbury to Ayr is to train and fly which costs £70 - £180 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Salisbury to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs £70 - £220.
No, there is no direct bus from Salisbury to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Blue Boar Row and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Meeting House Lane, London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Salisbury and arriving at Ayr via Waterloo station, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Salisbury and Ayr is 527 miles. The road distance is 399.2 miles.
The best way to get from Salisbury to Ayr without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 58m and costs £170 - £360.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Salisbury to Ayr, including transfers.
Salisbury to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meeting House Lane station.
Salisbury to Ayr train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
The best way to get from Salisbury to Ayr is to train via London which takes 7h 58m and costs £170 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £270 and takes 15h 45m.
What companies run services between Salisbury, England and Ayr, Scotland?
You can take a train from Salisbury to Ayr via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Boar Row to Ayr Bus Station via Meeting House Lane, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 45m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–160
Flights from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- £35–160
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £75–190
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
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
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–210
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Meeting House Lane to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £80–200
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Salisbury to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Salisbury to Ayr train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salisbury to Ayr is 399 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Salisbury to Ayr.
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