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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Giffnock is to bus which costs £5 - £8 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Giffnock is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Giffnock?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Citadel Place and arriving at Railway Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Giffnock?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Giffnock. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Giffnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Ayr to Giffnock?

The distance between Ayr and Giffnock is 46 miles. The road distance is 30.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Giffnock without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £10 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Ayr to Giffnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Giffnock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Giffnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Giffnock?

The best way to get from Ayr to Giffnock is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £10 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 1h 42m.

Where does the Ayr to Giffnock bus arrive?

Ayr to Giffnock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Ayr to Giffnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Giffnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Giffnock is 31 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Ayr to Giffnock.

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Giffnock 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 Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to GiffnockGlasgow Central - East Kilbride
1h 28m
£11–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Citadel Place to Railway Station4
1h 42m
£5–8
Drive 30.6 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Giffnock30.6 mi
36 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ayr to Giffnock30.6 mi
36 min
£65–80

Ayr to Giffnock by train

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1h 28mAverage Duration

£11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 46 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Giffnock via Glasgow Central in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Citadel Place to Railway Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 42m.

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