There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Fife by train, bus, or car
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
3h 18m£41–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9
3h 52m£22–50Drive 100.1 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Fifecar 100.1 mi
2h 1m£25–36Train
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
3h 55m£52–101Bus 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 26m£24–41
Ayr to Fife by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Fife is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Fife is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Fife. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Trading Estate via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Fife. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Cupar via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Ayr and Fife is 130 miles. The road distance is 100.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Fife without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Ayr to Fife, including transfers.
Ayr to Fife bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Fife is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Fife, Scotland?
You can take a train from Ayr to Cupar via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Trading Estate via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- 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 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Fife bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Fife is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Ayr to Fife.
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