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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Ayrshire is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Ayrshire is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Ayrshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Temple House via Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Ayrshire?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Ayrshire?

The distance between Aberdeen and Ayrshire is 196 miles. The road distance is 172.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Ayrshire without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 31m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Aberdeen to Ayrshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Ayrshire bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Ayrshire train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Ayrshire?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Ayrshire is to bus via Dundee which takes 5h 8m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £170 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Ayrshire bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Ayrshire bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Ayrshire train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Ayrshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Ayrshire is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Aberdeen to Ayrshire.

Where can I stay near Ayrshire?

There are 550+ hotels available in Ayrshire.

Aberdeen to Ayrshire - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Aberdeen to Ayrshire by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
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 31m
£77–143
Bus
cheapest
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 / ...
5h 12m
£27–49
Bus via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
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 8m
£35–71
Drive 171.5 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Ayrshirecar 171.5 mi
3h 7m
£42–61
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ABZ - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 7m
£104–286
Train
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 / ...
4h 35m
£91–166
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ABZ - EDI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
7h 46m
£76–282

Aberdeen to Ayrshire by train, foot, and bus

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 194.9 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Temple House via Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberdeen to Temple House via Glasgow Queen Street, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, Ayr, and Killoch Place in around 4h 35m.

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