There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Newtonmore by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to NewtonmoreGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 23m£37–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm HotelE8
4h 58m£18–33Drive 151.8 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Newtonmore151.8 mi
2h 51m£39–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath StreetX77 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to NewtonmoreGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 32m£36–83
Ayr to Newtonmore by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Newtonmore is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Newtonmore is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Newtonmore. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Balavil Sport Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station and Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Newtonmore. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Newtonmore via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Ayr and Newtonmore is 172 miles. The road distance is 152.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Newtonmore without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £35 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Ayr to Newtonmore, including transfers.
Ayr to Newtonmore bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Newtonmore train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Newtonmore is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Newtonmore, Scotland?
You can take a train from Ayr to Newtonmore via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Balavil Sport Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Cairngorm Hotel, and Station in around 4h 58m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Newtonmore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–45
- 1st Class
- £50–75
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Newtonmore bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Newtonmore train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Newtonmore is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Ayr to Newtonmore.
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