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Ten ways to Travel from Bristol to Ayr

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$253.16

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Southampton Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,772.09

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Southampton Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$177.21
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.16–$120.25

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bristol to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
Bus from Birmingham to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$88.60

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$278.47–$949.33

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$32.91
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$37.97

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Bristol Bond St to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$35.44–$50.63
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Ayr is to bus which costs $38.04 - $65.22 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Ayr is to fly and train which takes 4h 21m and costs $54.35 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bond St and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Ayr via Birmingham New Street, Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Bristol to Ayr?

The distance between Bristol and Ayr is 585 km. The road distance is 588.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Ayr without a car is to train via Preston which takes 7h 56m and costs $163.04 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Bristol to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Ayr bus from?

Bristol to Ayr bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Bristol Bond St station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Ayr train from?

Bristol to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Ayr?

The best way to get from Bristol to Ayr is to train via Preston which takes 7h 56m and costs $163.04 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $38.04 - $65.22 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Bristol to Ayr bus arrive?

Bristol to Ayr bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Bristol to Ayr train arrive?

Bristol to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Ayr is 588 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Bristol to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 405+ hotels available in Ayr. Prices start at $50.20 per night.
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