How far is it from Ayr to Ben Nevis?

The distance between Ayr and Ben Nevis is 141 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Ben Nevis without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Ben Nevis without a car is to train and bus and travel which takes 4h 53m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Ben Nevis?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Ayr to Ben Nevis, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ben Nevis?

There are 623+ hotels available in Ben Nevis.

Ayr to Ben Nevis - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Ayr to Ben Nevis by train, bus, or unknown

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Train, bus, travel
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to An Aird OneE5
3. Walk from An Aird One to Ben Nevis
4h 53m
Train, travel
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort William
3. Walk from Fort William to Ben Nevis
6h 14m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station914 / ...
3. Walk from Bus Station to Ben Nevis
5h 8m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 140.6 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Ben Nevis, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Ben Nevis. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, take the bus to An Aird One, then travel to Ben Nevis. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Ben Nevis via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, and Fort William in around 6h 14m.

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