What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Bo'ness?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Bo'ness is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Bo'ness?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Bo'ness is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Bo'ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Bo'ness station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Melville Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Ayr to Bo'ness?

The distance between Ayr and Bo'ness is 75 miles. The road distance is 69.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Bo'ness without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Bo'ness without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £21 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Bo'ness?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Ayr to Bo'ness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Bo'ness bus from?

Ayr to Bo'ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Bo'ness?

The best way to get from Ayr to Bo'ness is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £21 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Ayr to Bo'ness bus arrive?

Ayr to Bo'ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Bo'ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Bo'ness is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Ayr to Bo'ness.

Where can I stay near Bo'ness?

There are 811+ hotels available in Bo'ness.

Ayr to Bo'ness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 2 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Bo'ness by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
3h 2m
£21–53
Drive 69.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Bo'nesscar 69.1 mi
1h 17m
£17–25
Bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Hotel to Bus Stationbus 2
3h 42m
Bus, line 2 bus via Melville Street
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
3. Take the bus from Melville Street to Bus Stationbus 2
4h 19m

Ayr to Bo'ness by train, foot, and bus

48Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 74.3 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Bo'ness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ayr to Gauze Road via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Linlithgow, and Station Road in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Bath Street, Glasgow Queen Street, Larbert, and Station Hotel in around 3h 42m.

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