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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 Kirkcaldytrain train
    3h 43m
    £47–95

  2. Bus via Clackmannan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus bus X24 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus bus X61
    4h 23m
    £16–25

  3. Drive 94.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Methilcar car 94.5 mi
    1h 52m
    £24–34

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    4h 17m
    £46–90

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus bus X58
    4h 41m
    £21–32

Ayr to Methil by train, foot, and bus

Calendar260Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest 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 43m. 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 23m.

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