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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Glenrothes is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Glenrothes is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Ladybank via Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Ayr to Glenrothes?

The distance between Ayr and Glenrothes is 97 miles. The road distance is 90.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Glenrothes without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Ayr to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Glenrothes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Glenrothes train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Ayr to Glenrothes is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Ayr to Glenrothes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Glenrothes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Glenrothes is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Ayr to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 773+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

Ayr to Glenrothes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Glenrothes by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus X24
3h 25m
£20–35
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 14m
£56–109
Drive 90.3 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Glenrothescar 90.3 mi
1h 46m
£22–32
Train via Haymarket
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain
4h 28m
£52–101

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Distance: 96 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Glasgow Central, Central Station Forecourt, George Square, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Ladybank, and Railway Station in around 4h 14m.

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