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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Perth is to bus via Bus Station which costs £10 - £16 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Perth is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at South Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Perth. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Perth via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Ayr to Perth?

The distance between Ayr and Perth is 104 miles. The road distance is 93.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Perth without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Ayr to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Perth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Perth?

The best way to get from Ayr to Perth is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £24 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Ayr to Perth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Perth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Perth is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Ayr to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 503+ hotels available in Perth.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Perth 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 Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2h 32m
£19–34
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk093
3h 29m
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus M8 / ...
3h 2m
£17–24
Drive 93.2 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Perthcar 93.2 mi
1h 42m
£23–33
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2h 40m
£19–30

Ayr to Perth by train and foot

242Weekly Services

2h 32mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103.5 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Perth via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to South Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 2m.

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