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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Doune Castle is to bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 3h 42m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Doune Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Doune Castle. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bridge of Teith via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Ayr to Doune Castle?

The distance between Ayr and Doune Castle is 80 miles. The road distance is 70.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Doune Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £16 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Ayr to Doune Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Doune Castle bus from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Doune Castle?

The best way to get from Ayr to Doune Castle is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £16 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Ayr to Doune Castle bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Doune Castle?

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

Where can I stay near Doune Castle?

There are 566+ hotels available in Doune Castle.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Doune Castle by train, bus, or car

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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 / ...
3h 14m
£16–24
Bus
cheapest
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 Stationmegabus PM8 / ...
3h 42m
£14–20
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 Bank Street59
3h 31m
Drive 69.8 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Doune Castle69.8 mi
1h 16m
£18–25

Ayr to Doune Castle by train, foot, and bus

88Weekly Services

3h 14mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 79.3 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Doune Castle via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Stirling, Stance B, and Bridge of Teith in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Doune Castle via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51, Bus Station, and Bridge of Teith in around 3h 42m.

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