What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Cardross?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Cardross is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Cardross?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Cardross is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Cardross?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Cardross via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Ayr to Cardross?

The distance between Ayr and Cardross is 60 miles. The road distance is 49.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Cardross without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Cardross without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £12 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Cardross?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Ayr to Cardross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Cardross train from?

Ayr to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Cardross?

The best way to get from Ayr to Cardross is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £12 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Ayr to Cardross train arrive?

Ayr to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Cardross?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Cardross is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Ayr to Cardross.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Cardross?

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Where can I stay near Cardross?

There are 848+ hotels available in Cardross.

Ayr to Cardross - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Cardross by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to CardrossEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 56m
£12–33
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath StreetX77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to CardrossEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2h 5m
£12–26
Drive 49.5 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Cardross49.5 mi
1h 2m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ayr to Cardross49.5 mi
1h 2m
£100–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo LaneX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Road1A
2h 51m

Ayr to Cardross by train and foot

232Weekly Services

1h 56mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 59.2 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Cardross, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ayr to Cardross via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Cardross via Waterloo Lane, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 2h 51m.

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