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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Fairlie is to bus which costs £5 - £8 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Fairlie is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Fairlie?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Citadel Place and arriving at Station Road station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Fairlie?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Fairlie. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Fairlie via Kilwinning. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Ayr to Fairlie?

The distance between Ayr and Fairlie is 28 miles. The road distance is 27.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Fairlie without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £9 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Ayr to Fairlie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Fairlie bus from?

Ayr to Fairlie bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Citadel Place station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Fairlie train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Fairlie?

The best way to get from Ayr to Fairlie is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £9 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Ayr to Fairlie bus arrive?

Ayr to Fairlie bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Station Road.

Where does the Ayr to Fairlie train arrive?

Ayr to Fairlie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilwinning station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Fairlie?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Fairlie is 27 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Ayr to Fairlie.

Where can I stay near Fairlie?

There are 456+ hotels available in Fairlie.

Ayr to Fairlie - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Fairlie by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 KilwinningAyr - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Kilwinning to FairlieGlasgow Central - Largs
1h 21m
£9–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Citadel Place to Station Road585
1h 36m
£5–8
Drive 27.2 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Fairlie27.2 mi
33 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ayr to Fairlie27.2 mi
33 min
£55–70

Ayr to Fairlie by train

127Weekly Trains

1h 21mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 28 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Fairlie via Kilwinning in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Citadel Place to Station Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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