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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Cupar is to bus which costs £13 - £28 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Cupar is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Cupar?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Cupar station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Railway Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Crichton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Cupar?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Cupar. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Cupar via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Ayr to Cupar?

The distance between Ayr and Cupar is 130 miles. The road distance is 99.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Cupar without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 26m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Ayr to Cupar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Cupar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Cupar train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Cupar?

The best way to get from Ayr to Cupar is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 26m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £28 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Ayr to Cupar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Cupar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Cupar?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Cupar is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Ayr to Cupar.

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

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

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

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupar
3h 26m
£34–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to OvergateUk091
3h 46m
£14–28
Drive 98.9 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Cupar98.9 mi
1h 54m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupar
4h 3m
£29–93
Bus via Clackmannan
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival BayX24
4h 17m
£17–27

Ayr to Cupar by train and foot

164Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.6 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Cupar via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Railway Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Crichton Street in around 3h 46m.

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