There are 3 ways to get from Ayr to Falkirk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
2h 25m£25–41Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
2h 47m£15–22Drive 59.7 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Falkirkcar 59.7 mi
1h 9m£15–22
Ayr to Falkirk by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Falkirk is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Falkirk is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Ayr and Falkirk is 65 miles. The road distance is 60 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £24 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Ayr to Falkirk, including transfers.
Ayr to Falkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Falkirk is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £22 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Falkirk, Scotland?
You can take a train from Ayr to Falkirk Grahamston via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- enquiries@mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
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Ayr to Falkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Falkirk is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Ayr to Falkirk.
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