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How to get fromNew Lanark to Ayrby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain train Lanark - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    1h 58m
    £24–38

  2. Drive 44.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Lanark to Ayrcar car 44.5 mi
    1h 6m
    £11–16

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain train Lanark - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2h 2m
    £31–58

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2h 18m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New Lanark to Ayrtaxi taxi 44.5 mi
    1h 6m
    £90–120

New Lanark to Ayr by train, foot, and bus

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between New Lanark, Scotland and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Lanark to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 18m.

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