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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Reading to Ayr

Composite routes from Reading to Ayr

Cheapest
6 h 43 min
Car
615 km.
from $33
Fastest
1 h 16 min
Plane
Other
7 h 18 min
507 km.
from $470.41
11 h 50 min
506 km.
from $120.98
9 h 53 min
506 km.
from $320.07
5 h 4 min
Train, Plane
506 km.
from $165.71
5 h 17 min
Train, Plane
506 km.
from $199.95
5 h 45 min
Train, Plane
506 km.
from $157.83
4 h 52 min
Train, Plane
506 km.
from $241.80
5 h 32 min
Train, Plane
506 km.
from $141.36
5 h 54 min
Train, Plane
506 km.
from $160.18
6 h 8 min
Train, Plane
506 km.
from $186.28

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$291.13

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 London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$303.79
Plane from Southampton Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Plane from Luton Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$215.18
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$430.36
Plane from London City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$341.76
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.25–$696.18
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$822.76

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$215.18–$493.65

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76
Train from Reading to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
8h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Reading to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$189.87
Train from Reading to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$113.92–$341.76
Train from Reading to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$82.28

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
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 Carlisle to Auchinleck
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$69.62
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$32.91

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Navigation St to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
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 Navigation St to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$139.24
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
westscotland.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
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 Reading to Ayr?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Ayr is to bus which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Ayr is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $119.57 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Ayr via Paddington station, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Reading to Ayr?

The distance between Reading and Ayr is 768 km. The road distance is 615 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $206.52 - $521.74 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Reading to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ayr bus from?

Reading to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Ayr train from?

Reading to Ayr train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Ayr?

The best way to get from Reading to Ayr is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $206.52 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Reading to Ayr bus arrive?

Reading to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Reading to Ayr train arrive?

Reading to Ayr train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Ayr is 615 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Reading to Ayr.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading 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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