How to get from Annan to Ayr by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Annan to Ayr in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SCOTRAIL bus from Annan station to Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 343 bus from Park Road, Auchinleck station to Bus Station , Ayr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 343343
Walk to Ayr
Leaves from Annan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Annan
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for bus
    SCOTRAIL
    Bus Replacement: Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dumfries
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Auchinleck
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Road, Auchinleck
    ID 6180602
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 343343
    Wait for bus
    343
    Ayr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station , Ayr
    ID 6190690
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ayr
    Walk to
    Ayr
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 42

To get from Annan to Ayr in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SCOTRAIL bus from Annan station to Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 42 bus from Park Road, Auchinleck station to Bus Station , Ayr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 4242
Walk to Ayr
Leaves from Annan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Annan
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for bus
    SCOTRAIL
    Bus Replacement: Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dumfries
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Auchinleck
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Road, Auchinleck
    ID 6180602
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Ayr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station , Ayr
    ID 6190693
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ayr
    Walk to
    Ayr
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Annan to Ayr

The distance between Annan, Scotland and Ayr, Scotland is approximately 79.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Annan to Ayr by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Annan

Annan is located at Annan, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Stance 1, Annan.

Train stations close to Annan:

  • Annan

Bus stations close to Annan:

  • Stance 1, Annan
  • Stance 3, Annan
  • War Memorial, Annan

Public transport stations close to Ayr, Scotland

Ayr is located at Ayr, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station , Ayr.

Bus stations close to Ayr:

  • Bus Station , Ayr
  • Douglas Street, Ayr
  • Wellington Square, Ayr

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 42

To get from Annan to Ayr in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SCOTRAIL bus from Annan station to Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 42 bus from Park Road, Auchinleck station to Bus Station , Ayr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 4242
Walk to Ayr
Leaves from Annan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Annan
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for bus
    SCOTRAIL
    Bus Replacement: Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dumfries
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Auchinleck
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Road, Auchinleck
    ID 6180602
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Ayr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station , Ayr
    ID 6190693
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ayr
    Walk to
    Ayr
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Annan to Ayr?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 343.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Annan to Ayr?

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 42.

  • Is there a direct bus between Annan and Ayr in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Annan to Ayr in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL bus line goes from Annan station near Annan to Bus Replacement: Dumfries station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bus Replacement: Dumfries station near Ayr in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Annan to Ayr in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Annan and Ayr in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Annan to get to Ayr in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL bus from the Annan stop near Annan in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Annan and Ayr in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Bus Replacement: Dumfries stop, which is closest to Ayr in Scotland.

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