There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Arrochar by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Stores926 / ...
3h 11m£14–20Train, bus
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Braeside Stores926 / ...
3h 16m£16–28Drive 67 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Arrochar67 mi
1h 19m£17–25Train
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & TarbetGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
3h 17m£21–88
Ayr to Arrochar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Arrochar is to bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Arrochar is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Arrochar. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Braeside Stores via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Arrochar. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Arrochar & Tarbet via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Ayr and Arrochar is 72 miles. The road distance is 67.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Arrochar without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs £13 - £20.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Ayr to Arrochar, including transfers.
Ayr to Arrochar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Arrochar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Arrochar is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs £13 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £21 - £90 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Arrochar, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Braeside Stores via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Arrochar & Tarbet via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Stores
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Anniesland Cross to Braeside Stores
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Arrochar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Arrochar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Arrochar is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Ayr to Arrochar.
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