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North Ayrshire

Visiting North Ayrshire

North Ayrshire is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In North Ayrshire?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in North Ayrshire then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in North Ayrshire!

FAQs About North Ayrshire

How Do I Get To North Ayrshire?

Driving directions:

  1. If you are coming from Glasgow, take the M8 west and follow the signs for Greenock. Take the A737 exit and continue straight until you see signs for North Ayrshire.
  2. If you are coming from Edinburgh, take the M8 west and then follow signs for the M77 towards Kilmarnock. Take the A78 exit and continue straight until you see signs for North Ayrshire.
  3. If you are coming from the south, take the M6 north until you reach Gretna. From here, take the A75 towards Stranraer and then take the A77 towards Ayr before eventually joining the A78 for North Ayrshire.

Rail directions:

  1. If you are travelling from Glasgow, you can take a direct train from Glasgow Central to Kilwinning, which is located in North Ayrshire.
  2. If you are travelling from Edinburgh, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley or Haymarket towards Glasgow and change trains at Glasgow Central to continue on to Kilwinning.
  3. If you are travelling from the south, you can take a train from London Euston to Glasgow Central and then change trains for Kilwinning.

If you are already in the area, it is worth visiting nearby landmarks such as the Isle of Arran, the historical town of Irvine, or the beautiful beaches of Ayr.

What's The Nearest Airport To North Ayrshire?

The closest airport to North Ayrshire is Glasgow Airport, which is about 21 miles away. The most convenient route to get there is by driving on the M8 motorway, which takes about 30 minutes.

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