How to travel from Ayr to Glasgow

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Compare bus and train for Ayr to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ayr to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.

Distance: 31 miles (51 km)

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$14

Average price

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$56

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 22m

Average total duration

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52m

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49m

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The cheapest way to travel from Ayr to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Ayr to Glasgow:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ayr to Glasgow costing on average $14 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from Ayr to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 52m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ayr and Glasgow including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ayr to Glasgow among Omio's users.

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from Ayr to Glasgow

How to get from Ayr to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Ayr to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Scotrail
    8:29 AM1h10
    Ayr
    9:39 AMGlasgow
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Scotrail
    8:29 AM1h10
    Ayr
    9:39 AMGlasgow
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Scotrail
    7:05 AM0h51
    Ayr
    7:56 AMGlasgow
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Scotrail
    10:05 AM0h51
    Ayr
    10:56 AMGlasgow
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Scotrail
    9:33 PM0h51
    Ayr
    10:24 PMGlasgow
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Scotrail
    9:57 AM1h02
    Ayr
    10:59 AMGlasgow
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ayr to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ayr to Glasgow.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ayr and Glasgow including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Ayr to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Ayr to Glasgow:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ayr to Glasgow costing on average $14 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from Ayr to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 52m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 58m.

The distance from Ayr to Glasgow is approximately 31 miles (51 km).
The average frequency per day from Ayr to Glasgow is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ayr and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ayr to Glasgow:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ayr station (AYR) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ayr to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Glasgow by train.
  • Travel with Stagecoach West Scotland to go to Glasgow by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ayr to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Stagecoach West Scotland.
Omio customers who travel from Ayr to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.

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