I want to get from Glasgow to Thomaston Castle near Culzean Castle (Alloway? Maybole?) and maybe Dunure coastline view. Hoping to find a local friendly interested in helping 2 youthful seniors with a (probably) 3-4 hour circle tour. Private company wanted to charge 900 pounds! Train / bus take too long and we’d rather not rent a car. Hotel wasn’t helpful. Thanks for any ideas.
Posted by
Chicagoland
1991 posts
How about a compromise?
Take the train from Glasgow to Ayr (about an hour and £12/way per person) then taxi (25 min £25-40/way plus waiting time) to Thomaston Castle. Discuss the coastline route with the driver.
There are several taxi companies in Ayr.
Posted by
London
2347 posts
jeanm's idea is good. The train down to Ayr from Glasgow is a good frequent service and doesn't take all that long (in my opinion) if you're leaving from the city centre. Our regular contributor Stuart may have some ideas for buses.
I don't think your idea of finding a willing local is going to fly. It's not the sort of thing I'd expect many folks to want to do for a stranger. Maybe there's Facebook groups where someone could volunteer? I don't know for sure.
When I was around Glasgow the private hire taxis I'd often use were Hampden Cabs. They've rebranded as GlasGo, but get terrible reviews on Google. I'll link anyway. https://glasgocabs.co.uk/online-booking/
Like jeanm said, your best bet is a train then private hire taxi in Ayr. I'd imagine most Ayr cab companies will come out to Culzean Castle or Dunure within a few minutes for a pick up. It's not far. Any railway station staff or pub barstaff in Ayr will help find a local cab company number, or just Google one.