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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Wick is to bus via Town Hall which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Wick is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Wick?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Wick. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Co-Op via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Wick?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Wick. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Wick via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

How far is it from Ayr to Wick?

The distance between Ayr and Wick is 318 miles. The road distance is 298.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Wick without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Ayr to Wick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Wick bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Wick train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Wick?

The best way to get from Ayr to Wick is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 11h 9m.

Where does the Ayr to Wick bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Wick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Wick?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Wick is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Ayr to Wick.

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

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Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 173+ hotels available in Wick.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Ayr to Wick 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 Co-OpE6
8h 50m
Bus via Town Hall
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 Town HallX99
9h 11m
£38–62
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 Co-OpE6
9h 38m
Drive 296.4 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Wick296.4 mi
5h 51m
£74–107
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 Co-Op
9h 40m
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 train from Inverness to Wick
10h 48m
£53–133
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 Wick
11h 9m
£42–121
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 St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
8h 32m
£233–535
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 St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
9h 42m
£197–442

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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4h 18mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 315.9 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Co-Op via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Wick via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 11h 9m.

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