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

From Ayr to Inverness by bus and train

To get from Ayr to Inverness in Scotland, take the X77 bus from Ayr Bus Station, Ayr station to Bath Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 53 min. The bus and train schedule from Ayr may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Inverness on the Moovit app.

293min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X77X77
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from Ayr Bus Station, Ayr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ayr Bus Station, Ayr
    ID 6190688
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X77X77
    Wait for bus
    X77
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bath Street, Glasgow
    ID 609014
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    197 min
  • 7
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    420 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ayr to Inverness by bus

To get from Ayr to Inverness in Scotland, take the X77 bus from Ayr Bus Station, Ayr station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, take the E8 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Union Street, Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from Ayr may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Inverness on the Moovit app.

307min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X77X77
Bus - E8E8
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from Ayr Bus Station, Ayr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ayr Bus Station, Ayr
    ID 6190688
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X77X77
    Wait for bus
    X77
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903722
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - E8E8
    Wait for bus
    E8
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    223 min
  • 7
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ayr to Inverness

The distance between Ayr, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland is approximately 348.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 293 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ayr to Inverness by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Ayr to Inverness

To check the bus and train schedule from Ayr to Inverness using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ayr) and destination (Inverness), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Ayr to Inverness by bus

To get from Ayr to Inverness in Scotland, take the X77 bus from Ayr Bus Station, Ayr station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, take the E8 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Union Street, Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from Ayr may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Inverness on the Moovit app.

307min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X77X77
Bus - E8E8
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from Ayr Bus Station, Ayr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ayr Bus Station, Ayr
    ID 6190688
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X77X77
    Wait for bus
    X77
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903722
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - E8E8
    Wait for bus
    E8
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    223 min
  • 7
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 293 minutes, using Bus line X77, Train line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 307 minutes, using Bus line X77, Bus line E8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 53 min.

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

    The X77 bus line goes from Ayr Bus Station, Ayr station near Ayr to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Glasgow station near Inverness in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Ayr and Inverness in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the X77 bus from the Ayr Bus Station, Ayr stop near Ayr in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow station, which is closest to Inverness in Scotland.

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