Visiting Ayr

Driving directions to Ayr:

1. From Glasgow, take the M77 south towards Kilmarnock.
2. At Kilmarnock, follow signs for Ayr on the A77.
3. Continue on the A77 all the way to Ayr.

Rail directions to Ayr:

1. Trains run regularly from Glasgow Central Station to Ayr Station.
2. Journey time is around one hour.
3. From other local landmarks, cities or towns, check the train schedule at https://www.scotrail.co.uk/ to find the most convenient route.

Suggestions:

• If you are driving from Edinburgh, take the M8 west to Glasgow, then follow the M77 south to Ayr.
• If you are coming from the south, take the M6 north to Carlisle, then the A74(M) to Glasgow, and finally the M77 south to Ayr.
• If you are exploring the Ayrshire coastline, consider taking the scenic A719 coastal route.
• If you are travelling by train from Edinburgh or other destinations, check for connections via Glasgow Central Station.

The closest airport to Ayr is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, which is located about 5 miles away.

To get from the airport to Ayr, you can take a taxi or a bus. The taxi ride will take about 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic. Alternatively, you can take the A77 road which takes about 20 minutes by car or 30 minutes by bus.