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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Ayr is to bus which costs £10 - £14 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Ayr is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Ayr via Paisley Gilmour Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Greenock to Ayr?

The distance between Greenock and Ayr is 50 miles. The road distance is 42.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £18 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Greenock to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Ayr bus from?

Greenock to Ayr bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Greenock to Ayr?

The best way to get from Greenock to Ayr is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £18 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £14 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Greenock to Ayr bus arrive?

Greenock to Ayr bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greenock to Ayr train arrive?

Greenock to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Paisley Gilmour Street station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Ayr is 42 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Greenock to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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Greenock to Ayr - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 906 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Greenock to Ayr by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Paisley Gilmour StreetGourock - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr
1h 26m
£18–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
2h 7m
£10–13
Drive 42 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Ayr42 mi
54 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greenock to Ayr42 mi
54 min
£85–110
Line 906 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from West Stewart Street to Manse Court906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manse Court to Ayr Bus Station585
2h 39m
£10–13

Greenock to Ayr by train

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 50.1 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a train from Greenock West to Ayr via Paisley Gilmour Street in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 7m.

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