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How to get fromInverness to Ayr (Station)by train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Inverness to Ayr (Station) by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    4h 59m
    £92–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    5h 5m
    £23–38

  3. Drive  196.5 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Ayr (Station)car car 196.5 mi
    3h 44m
    £49–70

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    5h 26m
    £110–250

  5. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    5h 18m
    £80–173

  6. Bus via Bus Station Stance 3

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    5h 18m
    £38–75

Inverness to Ayr (Station) by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Ayr (Station), Scotland?

You can take a train from Inverness to Ayr via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Ayr (Station) via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 5h 5m.

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