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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Elgin is to bus which costs £22 - £60 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Elgin is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Braelossie Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Elgin via Glasgow Queen Street and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Ayr to Elgin?

The distance between Ayr and Elgin is 265 miles. The road distance is 210.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Ayr to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Elgin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Elgin?

The best way to get from Ayr to Elgin is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Ayr to Elgin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Elgin is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Ayr to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

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Ayr to Elgin - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
6h 13m
£47–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus M96
6h 51m
£23–56
Drive 209.2 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Elgincar 209.2 mi
4h 6m
£51–74
Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
6h 17m
£110–216
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 19m
£41–108
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
7h 31m
Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane GLA - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
7h 27m
£86–215

Ayr to Elgin by bus

194Weekly Buses

6h 51mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 263.6 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Elgin via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Aberdeen in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Braelossie Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 4 in around 6h 51m.

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