There are 5 ways to get from Scotland to Ayr by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
53 min£8–13Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
57 min£5–8Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Glasgow to Ayr36.5 mi
1h 1m£5Drive 35.9 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Ayr35.9 mi
42 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Glasgow to Ayr35.9 mi
42 min£75–95
Scotland to Ayr by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Ayr is to rideshare which costs £5 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Ayr is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £8 - £13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from West Regent Lane and arriving at Ayr Bus Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Ayr. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Scotland and Ayr is 41 miles. The road distance is 36.1 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs £8 - £13.
The train from Glasgow Central to Ayr takes 53 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Scotland to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from West Regent Lane station.
Scotland to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Ayr is to train which takes 53 min and costs £8 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 57 min.
What companies run services between Scotland and Ayr, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Ayr every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 57 min.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Glasgow to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £75–95
Ken Cars
- Phone
- +44 141 776 2222
- Website
- kencars.co.uk
Hastie Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 825000
- Website
- hastiecars.com
Glasgow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 429 7070
- Website
- glasgowtaxis.co.uk
Glasgow Minibus Taxis
- Phone
- +44 141 447 0017
- Website
- glasgow-taxi.co.uk
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- 07552 240041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
Clyde Cabs
- Phone
- +44 141 266 0044
- Website
- clydecabs.co.uk
City Cars Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 141 959 1212
- Website
- citycarsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Scotland to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Ayr is 36 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Scotland to Ayr.
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There are 486+ hotels available in Ayr.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Scotland and Ayr. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









