There are 5 ways to get from Kilsyth to Ayr by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 50m£22–44Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Main Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 88C / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 17m£9–19Drive 48.5 mi
- Drive from Kilsyth to Ayrcar 48.5 mi
1h 5m£12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilsyth to Ayrtaxi 48.5 mi
1h 5m£210–260Line 72 bus, train
- Take the bus from Main Street to Millersneuk Roadbus 72A / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 16m£21–43
Kilsyth to Ayr by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilsyth to Ayr is to drive which costs £11 - £18 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kilsyth to Ayr is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £11 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilsyth to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Main Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilsyth to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Croy and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Kilsyth and Ayr is 55 miles. The road distance is 48.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kilsyth to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £21 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Kilsyth to Ayr, including transfers.
Kilsyth to Ayr bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Main Street station.
Kilsyth to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Kilsyth to Ayr is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £21 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £20 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Kilsyth, Scotland and Ayr, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Ayr every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Main Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- £210–260
Cumbernauld Taxis & Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1236 738 383
- Website
- cumbernauld-taxis.co.uk
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Express Cars
- Phone
- +44 1236 738 738
- Website
- expresscars-taxi.com
Kwik Kars
- Phone
- +44 1236 720 208
- Website
- kwikkars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Kilsyth to Ayr bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilsyth to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilsyth to Ayr is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Kilsyth to Ayr.
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