There are 3 ways to get from Falkirk to Ayr by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Falkirk High to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 41m£20–41Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 28m£11–22Drive 59.4 mi
- Drive from Falkirk to Ayrcar 59.4 mi
1h 9m£15–22
Falkirk to Ayr by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Ayr is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Ayr is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Falkirk High and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Falkirk and Ayr is 63 miles. The road distance is 59.7 miles.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Falkirk to Ayr, including transfers.
Falkirk to Ayr bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from St Andrew`s Church station.
Falkirk to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk High station.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Ayr is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £22 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Ayr, Scotland?
You can take a train from Falkirk High to Ayr via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Falkirk High to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- enquiries@mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
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Booking & Getting There
Falkirk to Ayr bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Falkirk to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Ayr is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Falkirk to Ayr.
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