What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Ayr?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Ayr is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 3h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Ayr?

The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Andrews and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint Andrews station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Overgate and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Saint Andrews and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Saint Andrews to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Saint Andrews to Ayr?

The distance between Saint Andrews and Ayr is 131 miles. The road distance is 109.2 miles.

How do I travel from Saint Andrews to Ayr without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Ayr without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs £23 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Saint Andrews to Ayr?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Saint Andrews to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint Andrews to Ayr bus from?

Saint Andrews to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where do I catch the Saint Andrews to Ayr train from?

Saint Andrews to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Saint Andrews to Ayr?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Ayr is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Saint Andrews to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Saint Andrews to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saint Andrews to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Andrews to Ayr is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Saint Andrews to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 556+ hotels available in Ayr.

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Ayr by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
3h 49m
£23–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
3h 52m
£40–80
Drive 108.6 mi
1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Ayrcar 108.6 mi
2h 12m
£27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 53m
£50–95
Bus via Clackmannan
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
4h 18m
£25–43

Saint Andrews to Ayr by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 130.7 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Railway Station, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayr via Railway Station, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 53m.

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