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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Kirkconnel is to bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Kirkconnel is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Kirkconnel?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Kirkconnel. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Main St via Castle Primary school. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Kirkconnel?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Kirkconnel. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Kirkconnel via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Ayr to Kirkconnel?

The distance between Ayr and Kirkconnel is 44 miles. The road distance is 28.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Kirkconnel without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £11 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Ayr to Kirkconnel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Kirkconnel bus from?

Ayr to Kirkconnel bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Kirkconnel train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Kirkconnel?

The best way to get from Ayr to Kirkconnel is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £11 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Ayr to Kirkconnel bus arrive?

Ayr to Kirkconnel bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Castle Primary school station.

Where does the Ayr to Kirkconnel train arrive?

Ayr to Kirkconnel train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Kirkconnel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Kirkconnel is 29 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Ayr to Kirkconnel.

Where can I stay near Kirkconnel?

There are 81+ hotels available in Kirkconnel.

Ayr to Kirkconnel - 5 ways to travel via train, line 43 bus, car, taxi, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Kirkconnel 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 KilmarnockGirvan - Kilmarnock / ...
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to KirkconnelGlasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
1h 57m
£11–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Castle Primary school343 / ...
2h 31m
£4–7
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Road43 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to KirkconnelGlasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
2h 16m
£10–21
Drive 28.7 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Kirkconnel28.7 mi
39 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ayr to Kirkconnel28.7 mi
39 min
£60–75

Ayr to Kirkconnel by train

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1h 57mAverage Duration

£11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 44.1 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Kirkconnel via Kilmarnock in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Town Hall to Castle Primary school hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 1h 16m.

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