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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Crail is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Crail is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Crail?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Crail. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Ayr to Crail?

The distance between Ayr and Crail is 143 miles. The road distance is 112.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Crail without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs £18 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Ayr to Crail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Crail bus from?

Ayr to Crail bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Crail?

The best way to get from Ayr to Crail is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Ayr to Crail bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Crail?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Crail is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Ayr to Crail.

Where can I stay near Crail?

There are 870+ hotels available in Crail.

Ayr to Crail - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Ayr to Crail by bus, train, or car

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
4h 30m
£19–31
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
4h 32m
£60–115
Drive 111.9 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Crailcar 111.9 mi
2h 16m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 34m
£58–106
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 41m
£46–82
Bus via Clackmannan
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus X24
4h 55m
£19–32

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 142.3 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Bowling Green Place via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Cupar, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 32m.

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