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How to get fromKirkcudbrightshire to Ayrby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train, line 42 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Auchinlecktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 42 / ...
    3h 51m

  2. Drive 44.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kirkcudbrightshire to Ayrcar car 44.9 mi
    58 min
    £11–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kirkcudbrightshire to Ayrtaxi taxi 44.9 mi
    58 min
    £95–120

  4. Bus via Stranraer

    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 923
    5h 38m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Stance 1bus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Girvan Stationbus bus 359
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    5h 44m

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Map of how to get from Kirkcudbrightshire to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 86.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Mill Road End to Ayr Bus Station via Swimming Pool and Port Rodie in around 5h 38m.

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