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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Lockerbie is to bus via Glasgow which costs £16 - £24 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Lockerbie is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Lockerbie?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Lockerbie. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Alexandra Drive via Buchanan Bus Station and Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Lockerbie?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Lockerbie. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Lockerbie via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Ayr to Lockerbie?

The distance between Ayr and Lockerbie is 117 miles. The road distance is 69.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Lockerbie without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £18 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Ayr to Lockerbie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Lockerbie bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Lockerbie train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Lockerbie?

The best way to get from Ayr to Lockerbie is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £18 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £16 - £24 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Ayr to Lockerbie bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Lockerbie train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Lockerbie?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Lockerbie is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Ayr to Lockerbie.

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

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Where can I stay near Lockerbie?

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Ayr to Lockerbie - 5 ways to travel via train, line 43 bus, and line 381 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to LockerbieGlasgow Central - Preston / ...
2h 46m
£18–50
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to WhitesandsX74
4h 37m
£17–24
Line 43 bus, train, line 381 bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Road43 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Dumfries
3. Take the bus from St Marys Industrial Estate to Alexandra Drive381
3h 39m
Drive 69.4 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Lockerbie69.4 mi
1h 30m
£18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Castle Primary school43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Whitesands246
4h 38m

Ayr to Lockerbie by train

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Distance: 116.4 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Lockerbie via Glasgow Central in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Alexandra Drive via Buchanan Bus Station and Whitesands in around 4h 37m.

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