There are 6 ways to get from Ayr to Anstruther by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 28m£53–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
4h 29m£23–40Drive 108.1 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Anstruthercar 108.1 mi
2h 14m£27–39Train via Edinburgh
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
4h 44m£45–93Bus via Clackmannan
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus X24
4h 45m£27–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
4h 54m£45–72
Ayr to Anstruther by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Anstruther is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Anstruther is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Anstruther. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Harbour via Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Anstruther. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Dundee via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Ayr and Anstruther is 148 miles. The road distance is 108.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Anstruther without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Ayr to Anstruther, including transfers.
Ayr to Anstruther bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Anstruther train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Anstruther is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Anstruther, Scotland?
You can take a train from Ayr to Harbour via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, Seagate Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Harbour via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Ayr to Anstruther bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Anstruther train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Anstruther is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Ayr to Anstruther.
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