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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Doune?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Doune station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Station Wynd via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Ayr to Doune?

The distance between Ayr and Doune is 79 miles. The road distance is 70.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Doune without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £17 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Ayr to Doune, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Doune bus from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Doune?

The best way to get from Ayr to Doune is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £17 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus and line 59 bus, which costs and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Ayr to Doune bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Doune?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Doune is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Ayr to Doune.

Where can I stay near Doune?

There are 568+ hotels available in Doune.

Ayr to Doune - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 59 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Doune by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to StirlingGlasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
2h 34m
£17–24
Bus, train, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath StreetX77
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
3. Take the bus from Stance B to Station Wynd59
2h 49m
Drive 69.8 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Doune69.8 mi
1h 16m
£18–25
Bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Wynd59
3h 2m

Ayr to Doune by train, foot, and bus

176Weekly Services

2h 34mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.7 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Doune, Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ayr to Bridge of Teith via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Stirling, and Stance B in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Station Wynd via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51, and Bus Station in around 3h 2m.

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