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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 Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train
    3h 32m
    £35–76

  2. Drive  94.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ayr to Methilcar car 94.5 mi
    1h 52m
    £24–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park & Ridebus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus bus X61
    4h 52m
    £25–36

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train
    4h 5m
    £45–76

  5. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Memorial Courtbus bus X61
    5h 13m
    £24–40

Ayr to Methil by train and foot

Calendar171Weekly Services
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Leven via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station and Park & Ride in around 4h 52m.

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