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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Methil is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Methil is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Methil?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Methil. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, Airport and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Methil?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Methil. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Leven via Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Ayr to Methil?

The distance between Ayr and Methil is 120 miles. The road distance is 95.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Methil without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Ayr to Methil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Methil bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Methil train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Methil?

The best way to get from Ayr to Methil is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Ayr to Methil bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Methil train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Methil?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Methil is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Ayr to Methil.

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

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Where can I stay near Methil?

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Ayr to Methil - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Methil 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
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
3h 57m
£51–99
Drive 94.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayr to Methilcar 94.5 mi
1h 52m
£24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus Air
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus X61
4h 6m
£27–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
4h 4m
£44–81
Bus, train via St Andrew's House
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain
4h 20m
£30–51

Ayr to Methil by train

225Weekly Trains

3h 57mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.5 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Leven via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, Airport, and Park & Ride in around 4h 6m.

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