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

The cheapest way to get from Peterhead to Ayr is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterhead to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Peterhead and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Peterhead to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Buchan House and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Park & Ride, Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Peterhead and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Peterhead to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Inverurie and arriving at Ayr via Aberdeen and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Peterhead to Ayr?

The distance between Peterhead and Ayr is 241 miles. The road distance is 208.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterhead to Ayr without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 18m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Peterhead to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peterhead to Ayr bus from?

Peterhead to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Peterhead to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Peterhead to Ayr?

The best way to get from Peterhead to Ayr is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £170 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Peterhead to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Peterhead to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Peterhead to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Peterhead to Ayr is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Peterhead to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 560+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Inverurie to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverurie - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
7h 18m
£78–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
7h 27m
£36–65
Drive 207.2 mi
1. Drive from Peterhead to Ayrcar 207.2 mi
3h 50m
£51–74
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
7h 30m
£85–170

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Distance: 239.2 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Buchan House to Ayr Bus Station via Park & Ride, Town Hall, Inverurie, Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchan House to Ayr via Park & Ride, Town Hall, Inverurie, Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 30m.

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