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Compare train and coach for Ayr to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ayr to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £89 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £89, while a train costs an average of £89.
Distance: 453 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£89 Average Price Cheapest | £99 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 5m Average total duration Fastest 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ayr to Cardiff:
A coach is £32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ayr to Cardiff costing on average £89.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Coach takes on average 17h 5m.
The journey is about 50m faster (6h 35m by train vs 7h 25m by car) and roughly £10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£89 vs £99). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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This is compared to other travel options from Ayr to Cardiff:
A coach is £32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ayr to Cardiff costing on average £89.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Coach takes on average 17h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ayr and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Cardiff Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ayr station (AYR) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Travel with Stagecoach West Scotland to go to Cardiff by coach.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, ScotRail to go to Cardiff by train.
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