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

The cheapest way to get from Whitburn to Ayr is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitburn to Ayr is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Whitburn and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitburn to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Heartlands Services Southbound and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Whitburn and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Whitburn to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Shotts and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Whitburn to Ayr?

The distance between Whitburn and Ayr is 62 miles. The road distance is 55.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitburn to Ayr without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs £10 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Whitburn to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitburn to Ayr bus from?

Whitburn to Ayr bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Heartlands Services Southbound station.

Where do I catch the Whitburn to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitburn to Ayr?

The best way to get from Whitburn to Ayr is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs £10 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Whitburn to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Whitburn to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitburn to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitburn to Ayr is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Whitburn to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 546+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Heartlands Services Southbound to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 902
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 22m
£11–24
Train
1. Take the train from Shotts to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 35m
£27–51
Drive 55 mi
1. Drive from Whitburn to Ayrcar 55 mi
1h 6m
£14–20
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 52m
£19–38

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Distance: 61.6 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Heartlands Services Southbound to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Drive to Ayr via Dyfrig Street, Shotts, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 35m.

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