What is the cheapest way to get from Nairn to Ayr?

The cheapest way to get from Nairn to Ayr is to bus via Inverness Union Street which costs £29 - £45 and takes 7h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairn to Ayr?

The fastest way to get from Nairn to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Nairn and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairn station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Nairn and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Nairn to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Nairn and arriving at Ayr via Inverness and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Nairn to Ayr?

The distance between Nairn and Ayr is 236 miles. The road distance is 200.1 miles.

How do I travel from Nairn to Ayr without a car?

The best way to get from Nairn to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £90 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Nairn to Ayr?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Nairn to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairn to Ayr bus from?

Nairn to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Nairn to Ayr train from?

Nairn to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Nairn to Ayr?

The best way to get from Nairn to Ayr is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Nairn to Ayr bus arrive?

Nairn to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Nairn to Ayr train arrive?

Nairn to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Nairn to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairn to Ayr is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Nairn to Ayr.

How do I get a train ticket from Nairn to Ayr?

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There are 6 ways to get from Nairn to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
6h 4m
£92–186
Bus via Inverness Union Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cathcart Streetbus 4
7h 55m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
6h 5m
£38–77
Drive 199 mi
1. Drive from Nairn to Ayrcar 199 mi
3h 49m
£49–71
Fly, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 29m
£106–244
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
6h 20m
£78–157

Nairn to Ayr by train and foot

38Weekly Services

6h 4mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 234.8 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Nairn to Ayr via Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 5m.

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