What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Saint Andrews?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Saint Andrews is to bus via Overgate which costs £19 - £40 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Saint Andrews?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Saint Andrews is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Saint Andrews station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Saint Andrews. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Cupar via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Ayr to Saint Andrews?

The distance between Ayr and Saint Andrews is 129 miles. The road distance is 108.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Saint Andrews without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Saint Andrews without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs £22 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Saint Andrews?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Ayr to Saint Andrews, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Saint Andrews bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Saint Andrews train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Saint Andrews?

The best way to get from Ayr to Saint Andrews is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Ayr to Saint Andrews bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Saint Andrews train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Saint Andrews?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Saint Andrews is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Ayr to Saint Andrews.

Where can I stay near Saint Andrews?

There are 1283+ hotels available in Saint Andrews.

Ayr to Saint Andrews - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 99 bus

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
3h 40m
£23–50
Bus via Overgate
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
3h 52m
£20–36
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
3h 45m
£43–105
Drive 108 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Saint Andrewscar 108 mi
2h 12m
£27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 51m
£50–96
Bus, train, line 99 bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 99 / ...
4h 7m
£41–81

Ayr to Saint Andrews by train, foot, and bus

216Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.6 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Bus Station via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Cupar, and Railway Station in around 3h 45m.

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