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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Scrabster is to bus via Inverness which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Scrabster is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Scrabster?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Scrabster. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Ayr to Scrabster?

The distance between Ayr and Scrabster is 340 miles. The road distance is 306.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Scrabster without a car is to bus which takes 9h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Ayr to Scrabster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Scrabster bus from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Scrabster?

The best way to get from Ayr to Scrabster is to bus which takes 9h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Ayr to Scrabster bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Scrabster?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Scrabster is 307 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Ayr to Scrabster.

Where can I stay near Scrabster?

There are 87+ hotels available in Scrabster.

Ayr to Scrabster - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Ayr to Scrabster by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
9h 27m
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
9h 50m
£43–67
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
10h 15m
Drive 304.7 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Scrabster304.7 mi
6h 3m
£77–111
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
7h 43m
£226–528
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath StreetX77
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
9h 54m
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 40m
£44–120
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)GLA - INV
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
10h 17m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
4. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
8h 53m
£182–436

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 338.3 mi
Duration: 9h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Scrabster via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Inverness, and Thurso in around 10h 40m.

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