What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Stirling Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Stirling Castle is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Stirling Castle?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Stirling Castle is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Stirling Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Stirling Castle. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Park and Ride via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Stirling Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Stirling Castle. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Stirling via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Ayr to Stirling Castle?

The distance between Ayr and Stirling Castle is 72 miles. The road distance is 63.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Stirling Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Stirling Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Stirling Castle?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Ayr to Stirling Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Stirling Castle bus from?

Ayr to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Stirling Castle train from?

Ayr to Stirling Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Stirling Castle?

The best way to get from Ayr to Stirling Castle is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Park and Ride, which costs £9 - £24 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Ayr to Stirling Castle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Stirling Castle train arrive?

Ayr to Stirling Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Stirling Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Stirling Castle is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Ayr to Stirling Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Stirling Castle?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
1h 55m
£32–63
Bus via Park and Ride
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus Uk091
2h 16m
£10–24
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
2h 8m
£24–38
Drive 63.2 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Stirling Castlecar 63.2 mi
1h 13m
£16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X36 / ...
3h 8m
£12–23

Ayr to Stirling Castle by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 71.3 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Stirling Castle, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ayr to Stirling Castle via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, Glasgow Queen Street, and Stirling in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Stirling Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Park and Ride in around 2h 16m.

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