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How to get fromAyr to Saint Andrewsby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ayr to Saint Andrews by train, bus, or car

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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 Queen Street to Dundeetrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    3h 54m
    £50–87

  2. Bus via Overgate

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus Uk091
    4h 3m
    £24–36

  3. Drive  108 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Saint Andrewscar car 108 mi
    2h 12m
    £27–39

  4. Train via Edinburgh

    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 Cupartrain train
    4h 15m
    £42–88

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus bus Ember
    4h 17m
    £25–36

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X24
    5h 6m
    £26–37

Ayr to Saint Andrews by train, foot, and bus

Calendar192Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ayr to Bus Station via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Crichton Street in around 4h 3m.

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