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

The cheapest way to get from Ratho to Ayr is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ratho to Ayr is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Ratho and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Ratho station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Ratho and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Ratho to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Gyle Centre and arriving at Ayr via Haymarket and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Ratho to Ayr?

The distance between Ratho and Ayr is 74 miles. The road distance is 69.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ratho to Ayr without a car is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs £13 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Ratho to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ratho to Ayr bus from?

Ratho to Ayr bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Ratho to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Ratho to Ayr?

The best way to get from Ratho to Ayr is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs £13 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Ratho to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ratho to Ayr train arrive?

Ratho to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ratho to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratho to Ayr is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Ratho to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 546+ hotels available in Ayr.

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There are 3 ways to get from Ratho to Ayr by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 7m
£13–28
Train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 31m
£43–80
Drive 69.5 mi
1. Drive from Ratho to Ayrcar 69.5 mi
1h 22m
£17–25

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Distance: 73.5 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Station Road to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Ayr via Gyle Roundabout, Gyle Centre, Haymarket, Haymarket, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 31m.

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