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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Keith is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Keith is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Keith?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Keith. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Reidhaven Square via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Keith?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Keith station. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Keith Station via Glasgow Queen Street and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Ayr to Keith?

The distance between Ayr and Keith is 242 miles. The road distance is 204.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Keith without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 59m and costs £100 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Ayr to Keith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Keith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Keith train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Keith?

The best way to get from Ayr to Keith is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Ayr to Keith bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Keith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Keith?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Keith is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Ayr to Keith.

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

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Where can I stay near Keith?

There are 331+ hotels available in Keith.

Ayr to Keith - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Keith by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Keithtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness
5h 59m
£102–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reidhaven Squarebus M96
6h 33m
£39–54
Drive 203.1 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Keithcar 203.1 mi
3h 59m
£49–71
Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane GLA - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Keith Reidhaven Squarebus
6h 50m
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Stationtrain
6h 8m
£46–124
Bus via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Keith Reidhaven Squarebus
6h 50m
Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Keith Stationtrain
6h 35m
£106–226

Ayr to Keith by bus, foot, and train

6Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.5 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Reidhaven Square via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Keith Station via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Aberdeen in around 6h 8m.

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