There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Tighnabruaich by train, ferry, 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, ferry, bus
best- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Royal Hotel478
4h 25m£21–42Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Road585
- Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Royal Hotel478
5h 32m£18–35Drive 110.4 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Tighnabruaich110.4 mi
2h 17m£28–40Drive via Largs 98.1 mi
- Drive from Largs to Tighnabruaich98.1 mi
3h 30m£34–50
Ayr to Tighnabruaich by train, ferry, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Tighnabruaich is to bus and ferry which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Tighnabruaich is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £27 - £40.
The distance between Ayr and Tighnabruaich is 89 miles. The road distance is 111.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Tighnabruaich without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs £21 - £45.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Ayr to Tighnabruaich, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Tighnabruaich is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Ayr to Tighnabruaich.
There are 326+ hotels available in Tighnabruaich.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Tighnabruaich, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Ayr to Tighnabruaich. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Gourock, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Royal Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Royal Hotel via Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, Kempock Place, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 5h 32m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01586 552319
- enquiries@westcoastmotors.co.uk
- Website
- westcoastmotors.co.uk
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Royal Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.westcoastmotors.co.uk/
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–14
- Website
- Caledonian MacBrayne
- Passenger Fare
- £2–4
- Car Fare
- £11–14
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide