There are 4 ways to get from Glasgow to Girvan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain Glasgow Central - Girvan
1h 46m£26–50Drive 55.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glasgow to Girvancar 55.6 mi
1h 5m£14–20Bus
- Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street Eastbus 360 / ...
2h 32m£19–26Train via Ayr
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
2h 15m£27–50
Glasgow to Girvan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Girvan is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Girvan is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow to Girvan. However, there are services departing from West Regent Lane and arriving at Ailsa Street East via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Girvan. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Glasgow and Girvan is 60 miles. The road distance is 55.9 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Girvan without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £26 - £50.
The train from Glasgow Central to Girvan takes 1h 46m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Glasgow to Girvan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from West Regent Lane station.
Glasgow to Girvan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Girvan is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £27 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Girvan, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Girvan 6 times a week. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Regent Lane to Ailsa Street East via Ayr Bus Station in around 2h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Girvan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Girvan
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow to Girvan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Glasgow to Girvan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Girvan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Girvan is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Glasgow to Girvan.
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