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How to get fromAyr to Elginby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    6h 6m
    £119–219

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus
    7h 26m
    £30–49

  3. Bus via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus
    7h 1m
    £44–85

  4. Drive 209.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Elgincar car 209.2 mi
    4h 7m
    £51–74

  5. Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    6h 31m
    £111–249

  6. Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane GLA - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    7h 22m
    £99–296

Ayr to Elgin by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Elgin via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elgin West Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 1m.

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