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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Falkirk is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Falkirk is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Falkirk?

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.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Falkirk High via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Ayr to Falkirk?

The distance between Ayr and Falkirk is 63 miles. The road distance is 60 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £19 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Ayr to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Falkirk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Falkirk train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Ayr to Falkirk is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £19 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 47m.

Where does the Ayr to Falkirk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Falkirk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Falkirk is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Ayr to Falkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 849+ hotels available in Falkirk.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Hightrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 35m
£19–27
Drive 59.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Falkirkcar 59.6 mi
1h 9m
£15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
2h 32m
£17–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
2h 47m

Ayr to Falkirk by train and foot

270Weekly Services

1h 35mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 63 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Falkirk High via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 47m.

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