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

The cheapest way to get from Stonehaven to Ayr is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 17m.

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 £40 - £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 Stonehaven Barclay Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Dundee Slessor Gardens and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

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 47m.

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 45m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m 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 Ember, depart from Stonehaven Barclay Street 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 17m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Stonehaven to Ayr bus arrive?

Stonehaven to Ayr bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee Slessor Gardens 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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Stonehaven to Ayr - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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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 Inverurie - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
3h 45m
£60–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stonehaven Barclay Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus
2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
5h 17m
£24–41
Drive 160.5 mi
1. Drive from Stonehaven to Ayrcar 160.5 mi
2h 55m
£40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverurie - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 47m
£70–114
Bus via Montrose
1. Take the bus from Co-op to Seagate Bus Stationbus X7
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
5h 17m
£26–62

Stonehaven to Ayr by train and foot

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 172.8 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Stonehaven Barclay Street to Ayr Bus Station via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stonehaven to Ayr via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 3h 47m.

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