How far is it from Ben Nevis to Ayr?

The distance between Ben Nevis and Ayr is 143 miles.

How do I travel from Ben Nevis to Ayr without a car?

The best way to get from Ben Nevis to Ayr without a car is to travel and bus which takes 4h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ben Nevis to Ayr?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Ben Nevis to Ayr, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 495+ hotels available in Ayr.

Ben Nevis to Ayr - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Ben Nevis to Ayr by unknown, bus, or train

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

Travel, bus
best
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
4h 31m
Travel, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Fort William
2. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5h 16m
Travel, bus, train
1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4h 42m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 142.1 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Ben Nevis, Scotland and Ayr, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ben Nevis to Ayr. However, you can travel to Bus Station, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Ayr Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ben Nevis to Ayr via Fort William, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 16m.

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