Route from Ayr to Cardiff

The distance between Ayr and Cardiff is 389 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

From: Ayr, County: South Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
389 mi , 6 h 49 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ayr to Cardiff on map



Driving directions from Ayr to Cardiff

389 mi 6 h 49 min
1.
Head north on Killoch Place
53 ft
2.
Make a sharp right
180 ft
3.
Go straight onto Burns Statue Square (A70)
331 ft
4.
Keep left onto Station Bridge (A70)
396 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Castlehill Road (A713)
108 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Castlehill Road (A713)
762 ft
7.
Make a slight left onto Castlehill Road (A713)
0.6 mi
8.
Continue straight onto Dalmellington Road (A713)
0.8 mi
9.
Enter Bankfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A713
420 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A713
31.5 mi
11.
Turn right onto Main Street (A713)
2.5 mi
12.
Turn left onto A712
9.1 mi
13.
Make a slight right onto A712
378 ft
14.
Make a slight left onto A712
5.2 mi
15.
Turn left onto Castle Douglas Road (A75)
4.7 mi
16.
Enter Drummore Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto The Glen Improvement (A75)
128 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto The Glen Improvement (A75)
2.6 mi
18.
Enter Garroch Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
118 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.4 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
128 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1.3 mi
22.
Enter Cuckoo Bridge Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
452 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1.5 mi
24.
Enter Bloomfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
122 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1 mi
26.
Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
234 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.9 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A75
80 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A75
20.9 mi
30.
Keep right towards M6: Carlisle
1 mi
31.
Merge right onto A74(M)
0.5 mi
32.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
33.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
34.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
35.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
37.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
39.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
43.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
47.
Continue onto A449
12.9 mi
48.
Take the ramp onto A449
1103 ft
49.
Continue onto M4
487 ft
50.
Keep left onto M4
8.6 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left onto A48(M)
4.6 mi
52.
Make a slight left towards A4232: Cardiff
1010 ft
53.
Turn left onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.4 mi
54.
Make a slight left
1120 ft
55.
Make a slight left onto A4161
66 ft
56.
Keep right onto A4161
1291 ft
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
61 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
59.
Continue slightly right onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
698 ft
60.
Continue onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
635 ft
61.
Continue onto Boulevard de Nantes (A4161)
1101 ft
62.
Turn left onto North Road (A4161)
390 ft
63.
Continue onto Kingsway (A4161)
466 ft
64.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Ayr to Cardiff?

The expense of driving from Ayr to Cardiff, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £67.8. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £33.9 (£67.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £22.6 per passenger (£67.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £16.95 per passenger (£67.8 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Ayr to Cardiff, approximately 47.1 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 388.57 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £67.8 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Ayr to Cardiff.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 47 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.5 £ (47/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.67 £ (47/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.75 £ (47/4) /p.

Diesel fuel has more torque at lower RPM than petrol fuel. 

Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines create higher torque at lower RPM than petrol engines. Due to diesel and petrol engine design variances in combustion processes and fuel characteristics, this occurs. Diesel engines create significant torque at low RPMs due to compression ignition, when the air-fuel mixture spontaneously ignites under high pressure and temperature. Diesel cars can deliver enough of torque at low engine speeds, making them ideal for towing and transporting heavy objects. 
Compared to diesel engines, petrol engines provide less torque at lower RPMs. Petrol engines can produce torque, but they need greater engine speeds. A spark plug ignites the air-fuel mixture in petrol engines, which may not provide as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. Modern petrol automobiles have enhanced torque delivery across a wider RPM range because to turbocharging and variable valve timing. 
Overall, diesel engines have more torque at lower RPMs than petrol engines due to their combustion processes and engine designs. Diesel cars excel for high-pull and low-speed applications due to this trait.
 

Alternative routes from Ayr to Cardiff

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Ayr to Cardiff covers 376.58 miles and necessitates 7 hours and 12 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Ayr to Cardiff by car?

The cheapest route from Ayr to Cardiff is the second suggested route (377mi, 7h 12min) and costs 65.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ayr to Cardiff is the first suggested route (389mi, 6h 49min) and costs 67.8 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Ayr to Cardiff?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 389mi (distance from Ayr to Cardiff) and its duration is 6h 49min. The slowest route is 377mi, and its duration is 7h 12min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Ayr to Cardiff by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Ayr to Cardiff. It provides driving directions from Ayr to Cardiff, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Ayr - Cardiff route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Ayr to Cardiff with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Ayr located?

Ayr is located in South Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Ayr has coordinates 55.4585640o,-4.6291790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ayr from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Cardiff?

Cardiff is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Cardiff has coordinates 51.4815810o,-3.1790900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cardiff from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.