Travel Guides
To get to South Ayrshire from Glasgow, take the M77 southbound towards Ayr. From Edinburgh, take the M8 towards Glasgow, then the M77 as above. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central station to Ayr station, which takes approximately 50 minutes.
If you are coming from the north, take the A76 from Dumfries to Kilmarnock, and then the A77 towards Ayr. From the south, take the A77 from Stranraer towards Ayr.
Once in South Ayrshire, the best way to explore the region is by car, as public transport can be limited. A rental car is available from both Glasgow and Edinburgh airports. Alternatively, there are local bus services connecting the towns and villages within South Ayrshire.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is the closest airport to South Ayrshire, located just 4 miles away. If you are arriving at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, the easiest and quickest route to South Ayrshire is by taking the A77 road directly from the airport. This will take you to the heart of South Ayrshire, where you can access all the main towns and attractions.