There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Stonehaven 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 Stonehaventrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen
4h 25m£79–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
- Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Stonehaven Barclay Streetbus
5h 29m£24–42Bus via Montrose
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Lloyds Pharmacybus X7
5h 10m£30–62Drive 160.8 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Stonehavencar 160.8 mi
2h 55m£39–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stonehaventrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen
4h 41m£67–125
Ayr to Stonehaven by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Stonehaven is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Stonehaven is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Barclay Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station and Lloyds Pharmacy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Stonehaven via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Ayr and Stonehaven is 179 miles. The road distance is 161.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Stonehaven without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Ayr to Stonehaven, including transfers.
Ayr to Stonehaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Stonehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Stonehaven is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Montrose, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Stonehaven, Scotland?
You can take a train from Ayr to Stonehaven via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Barclay Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Lloyds Pharmacy in around 5h 10m.
- 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 Stonehaven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stonehaven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- 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
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 Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
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 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 Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Lloyds Pharmacy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Stonehaven Barclay Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Stonehaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Stonehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Stonehaven is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Ayr to Stonehaven.
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