There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to HM Prison Shotts by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to ShottsGlasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 24m£16–22Drive 46.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ayr to HM Prison Shotts46.7 mi
1h 6m£12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kirk Road Service StationX11
3h 25mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Ayr to HM Prison Shotts46.7 mi
1h 6m£95–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to HM Prison Shotts is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to HM Prison Shotts is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to HM Prison Shotts. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Shotts Prison via Buchanan Bus Station and Kirk Road Service Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to HM Prison Shotts. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Shotts via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Ayr and HM Prison Shotts is 63 miles. The road distance is 46.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to HM Prison Shotts without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £16 - £22.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Ayr to HM Prison Shotts, including transfers.
Ayr to HM Prison Shotts bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to HM Prison Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to HM Prison Shotts is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £16 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and HM Prison Shotts, Scotland?
You can take a train from Ayr to HM Prison Shotts via Glasgow Central and Shotts in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to HM Prison Shotts via Buchanan Bus Station, Kirk Road Service Station, and Shotts Prison in around 3h 25m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Shotts
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kirk Road Service Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Dicksons Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1292 401 010
Ayr to 2 B Ayr Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1292 400 007
Ayr Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1292 870 840
- Website
- ayrtaxis.uk
Ayr Citadel Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1292 402 204
- Website
- ayrcitadeltaxis.co.uk
A to B Taxis Ayr
- Phone
- +44 1292 404 707
- Website
- atobtaxisayr.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to HM Prison Shotts bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to HM Prison Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to HM Prison Shotts is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Ayr to HM Prison Shotts.
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