There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Stirling by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
1h 45m£31–59Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
2h 5m£12–25Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
1h 53m£23–38Drive 62.9 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Stirlingcar 62.9 mi
1h 13m£16–22Bus via Bus Station
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X36
2h 55m£12–23
Ayr to Stirling by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Stirling is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Stirling is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Islamic Centre via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Stirling via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Ayr and Stirling is 71 miles. The road distance is 63.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Stirling without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Ayr to Stirling, including transfers.
Ayr to Stirling bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Stirling is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £25 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Stirling, Scotland?
You can take a train from Ayr to Stirling via Glasgow Central, West Nile Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Islamic Centre via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- 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
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 Islamic Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–10
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
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Stirling bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Stirling is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Ayr to Stirling.
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