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

The cheapest way to get from Shotts to Ayr is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shotts to Ayr is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Shotts and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Shotts to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Harthill Services and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Shotts and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Shotts to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Shotts and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Shotts to Ayr?

The distance between Shotts and Ayr is 61 miles. The road distance is 46.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shotts to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £26 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Shotts to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Ayr bus from?

Shotts to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Harthill Services station.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Shotts to Ayr?

The best way to get from Shotts to Ayr is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £23 and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Shotts to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shotts to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shotts to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Shotts to Ayr is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Shotts to Ayr.

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

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Shotts to Ayr - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 266 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shotts to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 48m
£27–51
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harthill Services to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 4m
£10–23
Drive 46.2 mi
1. Drive from Shotts to Ayrcar 46.2 mi
1h 9m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shotts to Ayrtaxi 46.2 mi
1h 9m
£95–120
Line 266 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to Watson Streetbus 266
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
3h 5m
£10–21

Shotts to Ayr by train

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1h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 60.4 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from Shotts to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Ayr Bus Station via Harthill Services and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 4m.

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