There are 5 ways to get from Stonehaven 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- Take the train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 46m£78–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
5h 27m£21–35Drive 160.5 mi
- Drive from Stonehaven to Ayrcar 160.5 mi
2h 55m£40–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
3h 48m£65–114Bus via Dundee
- Take the bus from Co-op to Bus Stationbus X7
- Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
6h 17m£23–35
Stonehaven to Ayr by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stonehaven to Ayr is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Stonehaven to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £40 - £60.
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 27m.
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.
The distance between Stonehaven and Ayr is 179 miles. The road distance is 161.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stonehaven to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Stonehaven to Ayr, including transfers.
Stonehaven to Ayr bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Stonehaven to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stonehaven station.
The best way to get from Stonehaven to Ayr is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Stonehaven, Scotland and Ayr, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stonehaven to Ayr via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barclay Street to Ayr Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Co-op to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Stonehaven to Ayr bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stonehaven to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stonehaven to Ayr is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Stonehaven to Ayr.
Book your Stonehaven to Ayr train tickets online with Omio.
There are 513+ hotels available in Ayr.


















