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How to get fromAyr to Wanlockheadby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Kilmarnocktrain train Girvan - Kilmarnock / ...
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Sanquhartrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    2h 13m
    £34–55

  2. Drive 41 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ayr to Wanlockheadcar car 41 mi
    55 min
    £10–15

  3. Line 43 bus, line 221 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Main Street to Museum of Lead Miningbus bus 221
    4h 1m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ayr to Wanlockheadtaxi taxi 41 mi
    55 min
    £85–110

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Wanlockhead via Kilmarnock and Sanquhar in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Museum of Lead Mining via Well Road, Auchinleck, Kirkconnel, and Main Street in around 4h 1m.

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