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How to get fromIrvine to Ballantraeby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Ballantrae by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 585 bus, bus, line 358 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Carrick to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Arrol Avenuebus bus 360 / ...
    3h 12m
    £18–25

  2. Drive 46.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Ballantraecar car 46.1 mi
    55 min
    £12–17

  3. Train, line 358 bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Arrol Avenuebus bus 360 / ...
    3h 20m
    £20–36

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine to Ballantraetaxi taxi 46.1 mi
    55 min
    £95–120

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  • Distance: 52.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Ballantrae, Scotland?

You can take a bus from The Carrick to Arrol Avenue via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street in around 3h 12m.

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