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

The cheapest way to get from Winchester to Ayr is to bus which costs £60 - £260 and takes 14h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winchester to Ayr is to fly and train which takes 4h 13m and costs £60 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Winchester and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Winchester to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Westgate and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via St Catherines P&R, Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Winchester and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Winchester and arriving at Ayr via Waterloo station, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Winchester to Ayr?

The distance between Winchester and Ayr is 410 miles. The road distance is 404.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Winchester to Ayr without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 30m and costs £160 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Winchester to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winchester to Ayr bus from?

Winchester to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Catherines P&R station.

Where do I catch the Winchester to Ayr train from?

Winchester to Ayr train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Winchester station.

Train or bus from Winchester to Ayr?

The best way to get from Winchester to Ayr is to train via London which takes 7h 30m and costs £160 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £85 - £230 and takes 14h 24m.

Where does the Winchester to Ayr bus arrive?

Winchester to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Winchester to Ayr train arrive?

Winchester to Ayr train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Winchester to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Winchester to Ayr is 405 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Winchester to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 560+ hotels available in Ayr.

Winchester to Ayr - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Winchester 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.

Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4h 13m
£63–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Catherines P&R to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
14h 50m
£61–253
Train via London
1. Take the train from Winchester to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 30m
£165–338
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Catherines P&R to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
14h 24m
£86–228
Drive 402.3 mi
1. Drive from Winchester to Ayrcar 402.3 mi
7h 4m
£99–143
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Winchester to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 31m
£128–439
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Winchester to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 41m
£111–373
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 42m
£107–277
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Winchester to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 37m
£92–231
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Winchester to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
6h 46m
£125–391
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Winchester to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 41m
£102–230
Train
1. Take the train from Winchester to Glasgow Centraltrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
9h 57m
£296–421

Winchester to Ayr by train and subway

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7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 407.3 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Winchester to Ayr via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate to Ayr Bus Station via St Catherines P&R, Birmingham Coach Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 24m.

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