What is the cheapest way to get from Loch Lomond to Ayr?

The cheapest way to get from Loch Lomond to Ayr is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Loch Lomond to Ayr?

The fastest way to get from Loch Lomond to Ayr is to drive which takes 1h and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Lomond and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Loch Lomond to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Hotel car park and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Loch Lomond and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Loch Lomond to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Ayr via Dalmuir and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Loch Lomond to Ayr?

The distance between Loch Lomond and Ayr is 60 miles. The road distance is 50.6 miles.

How do I travel from Loch Lomond to Ayr without a car?

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £23 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Loch Lomond to Ayr?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Loch Lomond to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loch Lomond to Ayr bus from?

Loch Lomond to Ayr bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Hotel car park station.

Where do I catch the Loch Lomond to Ayr train from?

Loch Lomond to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.

Train or bus from Loch Lomond to Ayr?

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Ayr is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £25 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Loch Lomond to Ayr bus arrive?

Loch Lomond to Ayr bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Loch Lomond to Ayr train arrive?

Loch Lomond to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalmuir station.

Can I drive from Loch Lomond to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Lomond to Ayr is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Loch Lomond to Ayr.

How do I get a train ticket from Loch Lomond to Ayr?

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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Loch Lomond to Ayr - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 757 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Loch Lomond to Ayr by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Balloch to Dalmuirtrain
2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
2h 8m
£23–39
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 20m
£13–24
Line 757 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swindon Street to Brick Lanebus 757
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 43m
£23–35
Drive 50.3 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Ayrcar 50.3 mi
1h
£13–19
Bus via Balloch Bus Terminus
1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Streetbus 1A / ...
2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 42m
£19–26

Loch Lomond to Ayr by train

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Distance: 59.8 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Balloch to Ayr via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel car park to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 20m.

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