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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Ayr is to bus via Dundee which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Ayr?

The distance between Aberdeen and Ayr is 195 miles. The road distance is 176.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Aberdeen to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Ayr bus from?

Aberdeen to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Ayr?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Ayr is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Ayr bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Ayr is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Aberdeen to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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Aberdeen to Ayr - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberdeen to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 58m
£81–150
Bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union 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 27m
£25–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
4h 46m
£28–46
Drive 175 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Ayrcar 175 mi
3h 10m
£44–63
Fly, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ABZ - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 48m
£110–279
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
4h 5m
£70–130

Aberdeen to Ayr by train and foot

106Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.5 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Ayr via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 46m.

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