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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    3h 59m
    £51–88

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    4h 13m
    £26–37

  3. Bus via Seagate Bus Station

    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 / ...
    4h
    £27–50

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    4h 22m
    £45–76

  5. Drive  124.3 mi

    1. Drive from Forfar to Ayrcar car 124.3 mi
    2h 20m
    £31–45

Forfar to Ayr by bus, foot, and train

Calendar180Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Forfar to Ayr via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h.

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