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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Arbroath is to bus via Overgate which costs £20 - £40 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Arbroath is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Arbroath station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Arbroath via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Ayr to Arbroath?

The distance between Ayr and Arbroath is 141 miles. The road distance is 127.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Arbroath without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Ayr to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Arbroath bus from?

Ayr to Arbroath bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Arbroath train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Arbroath?

The best way to get from Ayr to Arbroath is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Ayr to Arbroath bus arrive?

Ayr to Arbroath bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Arbroath train arrive?

Ayr to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Arbroath is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Ayr to Arbroath.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
3h 33m
£59–119
Bus via Overgate
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
4h 26m
£21–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
3h 44m
£26–51
Drive 126.6 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Arbroathcar 126.6 mi
2h 29m
£31–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
3h 51m
£47–95

Ayr to Arbroath by train and bus

112Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.3 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Arbroath via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 44m.

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