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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Cupar is to bus via Clackmannan which costs £16 - £27 and takes 4h 40m.

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 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Cupar?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Cupar. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Crossgate via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

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 23m.

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 23m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m 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 23m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Clackmannan, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 4h 40m.

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 Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
3h 23m
£56–107
Bus via Clackmannan
cheapest
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 40m
£17–27
Drive 98.9 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Cuparcar 98.9 mi
1h 54m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
3h 57m
£55–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
5h 1m

Ayr to Cupar by train and foot

201Weekly Services

3h 23mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.3 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Crossgate via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, and Bus Station in around 4h 40m.

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