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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Ayr is to bus via Bus Station which costs £10 - £18 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Ayr is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Perth Canal Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Perth to Ayr?

The distance between Perth and Ayr is 104 miles. The road distance is 93.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Perth to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Ayr bus from?

Perth to Ayr bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth Canal Street station.

Train or bus from Perth to Ayr?

The best way to get from Perth to Ayr is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £21 and takes 2h 34m.

Where does the Perth to Ayr bus arrive?

Perth to Ayr bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Can I drive from Perth to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Ayr is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Perth to Ayr.

How do I get a bus ticket from Perth to Ayr?

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 518+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Perth 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 Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 29m
£46–90
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 39m
£11–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Perth Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 34m
£14–20
Drive 93.3 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Ayrcar 93.3 mi
1h 45m
£23–33
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 36m
£32–57

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 103.5 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Ayr via Glasgow Queen Street, West George Street, Central Station, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perth Canal Street to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Stn and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 34m.

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