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How to get fromAyr to Methilby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train via Bus Station

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain
    3h 38m
    £30–69

  2. Bus via Clackmannan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadbusX27 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Park & Ride Arrival BaybusX24 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial CourtbusX61
    4h 8m
    £16–25

  3. Drive 94.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Methilcar94.5 mi
    1h 51m
    £24–34

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to AirportbusAir / ...
    3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial CourtbusX61
    4h 20m
    £25–37

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Markinchtrain
    4h 43m
    £27–81

Ayr to Methil by train, foot, and bus

Calendar243Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Methil, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ayr to Memorial Court via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Kirkcaldy, and Bus Station in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, and Park & Ride in around 4h 8m.

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