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How to get fromSouthampton to Ayrshireby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Southampton to Ayrshire by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4h 34m
    £66–202

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train
    9h 46m
    £179–301

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train
    11h 58m
    £120–251

  4. Drive 413.7 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Ayrshirecar car 413.7 mi
    7h 16m
    £101–146

  5. Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 27m
    £88–229

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    5h 57m
    £107–368

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 46m
    £99–325

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    6h 36m
    £90–205

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain 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
    6h 5m
    £139–456

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    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
    6h 12m
    £102–251

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    15h 50m
    £72–260

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to James Street via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, Auchinleck, and Well Road in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Temple House via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 15h 50m.

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