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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Aviemore by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus bus Uk093
    4h 37m
    £25–40

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
    5h 7m
    £58–121

  3. Drive  166.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Aviemorecar car 166.7 mi
    3h 10m
    £42–60

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemoretrain train
    5h 13m
    £48–109

  5. Bus via Aviemore Burnside Avenue

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore Burnside Avenuebus bus Ember
    5h 14m
    £25–35

Ayr to Aviemore by bus

Calendar495Weekly Buses
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Aviemore via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 5h 7m.

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