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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain train
    8h 45m
    £90–151

  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 Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Kyle of Lochalshbus bus
    9h 31m
    £51–92

  3. Bus, train via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus bus X77
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain train
    8h 57m
    £130–210

  4. Drive  208.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Plocktoncar car 208.7 mi
    4h 13m
    £52–75

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain train
    9h 22m
    £115–217

Ayr to Plockton by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Plockton via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Inverness, and Duncraig in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Plockton via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Kyle of Lochalsh in around 9h 31m.

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