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

The cheapest way to get from Linlithgow to Ayr is to bus which costs £11 - £19 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linlithgow to Ayr is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Linlithgow and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Linlithgow to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Cross and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Haymarket Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Linlithgow to Ayr?

The distance between Linlithgow and Ayr is 71 miles. The road distance is 63.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Linlithgow to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Linlithgow to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linlithgow to Ayr bus from?

Linlithgow to Ayr bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Cross station.

Train or bus from Linlithgow to Ayr?

The best way to get from Linlithgow to Ayr is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Haymarket Station, which costs £18 - £28 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Linlithgow to Ayr bus arrive?

Linlithgow to Ayr bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Haymarket Station.

Can I drive from Linlithgow to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Linlithgow to Ayr is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Linlithgow to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 518+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Linlithgow to Ayr by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 48m
£32–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
3h 29m
£11–18
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
1h 55m
£18–31
Drive 63.4 mi
1. Drive from Linlithgow to Ayrcar 63.4 mi
1h 19m
£16–23
Bus via Haymarket Station
1. Take the bus from Cross to Haymarket Stationbus X38
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3h 26m
£18–28

Linlithgow to Ayr by train and bus

268Weekly Services

1h 48mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70.9 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from Linlithgow to Ayr via Glasgow Queen Street, West George Street, Central Station, and Glasgow Central in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Station via Haymarket Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 26m.

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