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

The cheapest way to get from Stonehaven to Ayr is to bus via Dundee which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stonehaven to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Stonehaven and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Stonehaven to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Barclay Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Stonehaven and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Stonehaven to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Stonehaven and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Stonehaven to Ayr?

The distance between Stonehaven and Ayr is 174 miles. The road distance is 161.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stonehaven to Ayr without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 44m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Stonehaven to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stonehaven to Ayr bus from?

Stonehaven to Ayr bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stonehaven to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Stonehaven to Ayr?

The best way to get from Stonehaven to Ayr is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Stonehaven to Ayr bus arrive?

Stonehaven to Ayr bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stonehaven to Ayr train arrive?

Stonehaven to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Stonehaven to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Stonehaven to Ayr is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Stonehaven to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
3h 44m
£40–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
5h 12m
£20–34
Drive 160.5 mi
1. Drive from Stonehaven to Ayrcar 160.5 mi
2h 55m
£40–57
Train
1. Take the train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 46m
£47–106
Bus via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Co-op to Bus Stationbus X7
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
5h 30m
£20–33

Stonehaven to Ayr by train, foot, and bus

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3h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 172.8 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Barclay Street to Ayr Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stonehaven to Ayr via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 3h 46m.

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