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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Ayr is to bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Ayr is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Perth to Ayr?

The distance between Perth and Ayr is 99 miles. The road distance is 93.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Ayr without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Perth to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Ayr bus from?

Perth to Ayr bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Ayr?

The best way to get from Perth to Ayr is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs £17 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Perth to Ayr bus arrive?

Perth to Ayr bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Ayr is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Perth to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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Perth to Ayr - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Ayr by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 32m
£34–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
3h 1m
£17–36
Drive 93.4 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Ayrcar 93.4 mi
1h 46m
£23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 38m
£47–88

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Distance: 98.3 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Canal Street to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Ayr via Glasgow Queen Street, Cathedral Street, Buchanan Street, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 38m.

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