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How to Travel from

Cardiff 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

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

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$531.63

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

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–$49.37
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
Bus from St Vincent Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$291.13
Train from Crewe to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$215.18

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$291.13–$949.33
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$37.97
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$32.91
Train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$69.62

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$107.59

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ayr is to bus which costs $45.65 - $76.09 and takes 12h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $81.52 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave and arriving at Bus Station via Bristol Bond St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ayr via Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ayr?

The distance between Cardiff and Ayr is 676 km. The road distance is 619.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $184.78 - $445.65 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Cardiff to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ayr bus from?

Cardiff to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ayr train from?

Cardiff to Ayr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ayr?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ayr is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $184.78 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $76.09 and takes 12h 8m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ayr bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ayr train arrive?

Cardiff to Ayr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ayr is 620 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Cardiff to Ayr.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff 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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