What is the cheapest way to get from Ayrshire to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Ayrshire to Aberdeen is to bus via Dundee which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayrshire to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Ayrshire to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Ayrshire and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayrshire to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Limekiln Wynd and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ayrshire and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Ayrshire to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Aberdeen via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Ayrshire to Aberdeen?

The distance between Ayrshire and Aberdeen is 200 miles. The road distance is 171.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ayrshire to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Ayrshire to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Ayrshire to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Ayrshire to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayrshire to Aberdeen bus from?

Ayrshire to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayrshire to Aberdeen train from?

Ayrshire to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayrshire to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Ayrshire to Aberdeen is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Ayrshire to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Ayrshire to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayrshire to Aberdeen train arrive?

Ayrshire to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayrshire to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayrshire to Aberdeen is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Ayrshire to Aberdeen.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 654+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Ayrshire to Aberdeen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ayrshire to Aberdeen 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 Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
5h 8m
£73–130
Bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
6h 8m
£32–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
5h 30m
£36–54
Drive 170.1 mi
1. Drive from Ayrshire to Aberdeencar 170.1 mi
3h 10m
£43–62

Ayrshire to Aberdeen by bus, train, and foot

106Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.1 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Ayrshire, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Limekiln Wynd to Aberdeen via Ayr station, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limekiln Wynd to Union Square Bus Station via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 30m.

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