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

From Motherwell to Ayr by bus and train

To get from Motherwell to Ayr in Scotland, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Motherwell station to Glasgow Central station. Next, take the X77 bus from West Campbell Street, Glasgow station to Ayr Bus Station, Ayr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - X77X77
Walk to Ayr
Leaves from Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Motherwell
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Campbell Street, Glasgow
    ID 60903598
    350 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - X77X77
    Wait for bus
    X77
    Ayr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ayr Bus Station, Ayr
    ID 6190688
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ayr
    Walk to
    Ayr
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Motherwell to Ayr by bus and train via TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, SCOTRAIL and 4

To get from Motherwell to Ayr in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Motherwell station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 4 bus from Mccalls Avenue, Newton-On-Ayr station to Ayr Bus Station, Ayr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 44
Walk to Ayr
Leaves from Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Motherwell
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ayr
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newton-On-Ayr
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mccalls Avenue, Newton-On-Ayr
    ID 6190199
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Ayr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ayr Bus Station, Ayr
    ID 6190687
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ayr
    Walk to
    Ayr
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Motherwell to Ayr

The distance between Motherwell, Scotland and Ayr, Scotland is approximately 77.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Motherwell 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 Motherwell

Motherwell is located at Motherwell, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Muir Street, Motherwell.

Train stations close to Motherwell:

  • Carfin
  • Shieldmuir
  • Bellshill

Bus stations close to Motherwell:

  • Muir Street, Motherwell
  • Pollock Street, Motherwell
  • Motherwell Library, Motherwell

Public transport stations close to Ayr, Scotland

Ayr is located at Ayr, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Carrick Street, Ayr.

Train stations close to Ayr:

  • Ayr
  • Prestwick
  • Newton-On-Ayr

Bus stations close to Ayr:

  • Carrick Street, Ayr
  • Douglas Street, Ayr
  • Ayr Bus Station, Ayr

Related Routes

Alternative route from Motherwell to Ayr by bus and train via TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, SCOTRAIL and 4

To get from Motherwell to Ayr in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Motherwell station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 4 bus from Mccalls Avenue, Newton-On-Ayr station to Ayr Bus Station, Ayr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 44
Walk to Ayr
Leaves from Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Motherwell
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ayr
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newton-On-Ayr
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mccalls Avenue, Newton-On-Ayr
    ID 6190199
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Ayr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ayr Bus Station, Ayr
    ID 6190687
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ayr
    Walk to
    Ayr
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line X77.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct train between Motherwell and Ayr?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Motherwell to Ayr?

    The TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Motherwell in Motherwell to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Glasgow Central station near Ayr in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Motherwell to Ayr by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Motherwell in Motherwell and Ayr in Scotland by train and bus is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Motherwell to get to Ayr?

    Get on the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from the Glasgow Central station near Motherwell in Motherwell.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Motherwell and Ayr?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Central stop, which is closest to Ayr in Scotland.

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