What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Augustus to Ayr?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Augustus to Ayr is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Augustus to Ayr?

The fastest way to get from Fort Augustus to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Augustus and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Augustus to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Medical Centre and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Fort Augustus to Ayr?

The distance between Fort Augustus and Ayr is 171 miles. The road distance is 165.3 miles.

How do I travel from Fort Augustus to Ayr without a car?

The best way to get from Fort Augustus to Ayr without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs £25 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Fort Augustus to Ayr?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Fort Augustus to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort Augustus to Ayr bus from?

Fort Augustus to Ayr bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Medical Centre station.

Train or bus from Fort Augustus to Ayr?

The best way to get from Fort Augustus to Ayr is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Fort Augustus to Ayr bus arrive?

Fort Augustus to Ayr bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Fort Augustus to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Augustus to Ayr is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Fort Augustus to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 499+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Fort Augustus to Ayr by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Medical Centre to Bus Station919
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
5h 57m
£25–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Glasgow Queen StreetMallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
6h 32m
£52–97
Drive 164.3 mi
1. Drive from Fort Augustus to Ayr164.3 mi
3h 19m
£42–60
Train
1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Glasgow Queen StreetMallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
6h 34m
£53–102

Fort Augustus to Ayr by bus

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169.8 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Fort Augustus, Scotland and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Medical Centre to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Medical Centre to Ayr via Spean Crescent, Spean Bridge, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 34m.

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