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How to get fromAyr to Inverarayby train, ferry, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Inveraray by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Front Streetbus bus 486
    4h 16m
    £20–41

  2. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Queen St to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Front Streetbus bus 486
    5h 21m
    £19–36

  3. Drive 88.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Inveraraycar car 88.9 mi
    1h 45m
    £22–32

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus bus 585
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Front Streetbus bus 486
    5h 24m
    £19–36

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central
    2. Drive from Gourock to Inveraraycar car
    2h 51m
    £29–43

Ayr to Inveraray by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Inveraray. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Gourock, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Front Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Front Street via Waterloo Lane, Queen St, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 5h 21m.

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