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How to get fromFife to Ayrby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3h 25m
    £40–83

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    3h 31m
    £22–49

  3. Drive  100.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fife to Ayrcar car 100.2 mi
    2h 1m
    £25–36

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3h 58m
    £50–83

  5. Bus via Clackmannan

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24
    2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3h 58m
    £23–40

Fife to Ayr by train and foot

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Cupar to Ayr via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trading Estate to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 31m.

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