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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Ratho is to bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Ratho is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Ratho?

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

How far is it from Ayr to Ratho?

The distance between Ayr and Ratho is 80 miles. The road distance is 70.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Ratho without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 58m and costs £14 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Ayr to Ratho, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Ratho bus from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Ratho?

The best way to get from Ayr to Ratho is to bus which takes 2h 3m and costs £13 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Ayr to Ratho bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Ratho?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Ratho is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Ayr to Ratho.

Where can I stay near Ratho?

There are 2403+ hotels available in Ratho.

Ayr to Ratho - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Ratho by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station RoadAir / ...
1h 58m
£15–25
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station RoadAir / ...
2h 3m
£14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to HaymarketGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2h 50m
£29–36
Drive 69.9 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Ratho69.9 mi
1h 21m
£18–26

Ayr to Ratho by train, foot, and bus

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1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79.9 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Craigpark Avenue via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Haymarket, Gyle Centre, and Gyle Roundabout in around 2h 50m.

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