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How to get fromAyr to Methilby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Methil by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train
    3h 25m
    £36–76

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus Air
    3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus bus X61
    4h 14m
    £23–39

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train
    3h 45m
    £28–52

  4. Drive  94.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Methilcar car 94.5 mi
    1h 52m
    £24–34

  5. Bus, train via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train
    4h 4m
    £41–65

Ayr to Methil by train and foot

Calendar230Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Leven via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, Terminal, and Park & Ride in around 4h 14m.

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