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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Linlithgow is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Linlithgow is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Linlithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Weir Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Ayr to Linlithgow?

The distance between Ayr and Linlithgow is 71 miles. The road distance is 64.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Linlithgow without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Ayr to Linlithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Linlithgow bus from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Linlithgow?

The best way to get from Ayr to Linlithgow is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £25 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Ayr to Linlithgow bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Linlithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Linlithgow is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Ayr to Linlithgow.

Where can I stay near Linlithgow?

There are 665+ hotels available in Linlithgow.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Linlithgow by train, bus, or car

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 Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 43m
£31–62
Drive 64.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Linlithgowcar 64.2 mi
1h 20m
£16–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 55m
£23–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
3h 28m
£17–25

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ayr to Linlithgow.

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Distance: 70.7 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Linlithgow via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Cross via Buchanan Bus Station, Grahamston Station, and Weir Street in around 3h 28m.

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