There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Methil by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
3h 57m£51–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus X61
4h 15m£23–40Drive 94.5 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Methilcar 94.5 mi
1h 52m£23–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain
4h 4m£44–75Bus, train via St Andrew's House
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain
4h 24m£26–51
Ayr to Methil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Methil is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Methil is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Methil. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, Terminal and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Methil. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Leven via Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Ayr and Methil is 119 miles. The road distance is 95.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Methil without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Ayr to Methil, including transfers.
Ayr to Methil bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Methil is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Methil, Scotland?
You can take a train from Ayr to Leven via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, Terminal, and Park & Ride in around 4h 15m.
- 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 Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Court
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Methil bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Methil is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Ayr to Methil.
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