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How to get fromAyr to Forthby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Ayr to Forth by train, bus, car, or taxi

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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 Central to Lanarktrain train Glasgow Central - Lanark
    2h 53m
    £30–57

  2. Drive 50.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ayr to Forthcar car 50.3 mi
    1h 11m
    £13–18

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain train Glasgow Central - Lanark
    3h
    £23–38

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ayr to Forthtaxi taxi 50.3 mi
    1h 11m
    £100–130

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Woodstock Streetbus bus 240X
    3h 31m

  6. Bus, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Bath Lane to Pollock Streetbus bus 240
    3. Take the bus from Pollock Street to Woodstock Streetbus bus 41 / ...
    4h 5m
    £19–27

Ayr to Forth by train and bus

Calendar166Weekly Services
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Forth, South Lanarkshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ayr to Kirk Green via Glasgow Central, Lanark, and High Street in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Kirk Green via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street in around 3h 31m.

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