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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Ayr is to bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Ayr is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £9 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Ayr?

The distance between Hamilton and Ayr is 49 miles. The road distance is 37.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Ayr without a car is to bus which takes 1h 37m and costs £7 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Hamilton to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Ayr bus from?

Hamilton to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamilton to Ayr?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Ayr is to bus which takes 1h 37m and costs £7 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 39m.

Where does the Hamilton to Ayr bus arrive?

Hamilton to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Ayr train arrive?

Hamilton to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Ayr is 37 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Hamilton to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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Hamilton to Ayr - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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 Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
1h 37m
£8–12
Train
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 39m
£14–19
Drive 37.2 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Ayrcar 37.2 mi
53 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Ayrtaxi 37.2 mi
53 min
£75–95
Bus via Burnside Lane
1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
1h 40m

Hamilton to Ayr by bus

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1h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton Central to Ayr via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Central in around 1h 39m.

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