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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Ayr is to bus which costs £11 - £17 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Ayr is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Edinburgh Haymarket Station South and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Ayr?

The distance between Bathgate and Ayr is 62 miles. The road distance is 57.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bathgate to Ayr without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 9m and costs £18 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Bathgate to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Ayr bus from?

Bathgate to Ayr bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St David's House station.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Bathgate to Ayr?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Ayr is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £19 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Bathgate to Ayr bus arrive?

Bathgate to Ayr bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Haymarket Station.

Where does the Bathgate to Ayr train arrive?

Bathgate to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Ayr is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Bathgate to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 494+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Bathgate to Ayr by train, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 9m
£19–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Haymarket Stationbus X18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Haymarket Station South to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3h 49m
£11–17
Train
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 10m
£20–29
Drive 57.4 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Ayrcar 57.4 mi
1h 12m
£15–21

Bathgate to Ayr by train and foot

268Weekly Services

2h 10mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 61.4 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Bathgate to Ayr via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to Ayr Bus Station via Haymarket Station, Edinburgh Haymarket Station South, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 49m.

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