What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Dalkeith?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Dalkeith is to bus and line 3 bus which costs £11 - £24 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Dalkeith?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Dalkeith is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Dalkeith?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Dalkeith. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Buccleuch Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Ayr to Dalkeith?

The distance between Ayr and Dalkeith is 96 miles. The road distance is 82.3 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Dalkeith without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Dalkeith without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 51m and costs £24 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Dalkeith?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Ayr to Dalkeith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Dalkeith bus from?

Ayr to Dalkeith bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Dalkeith bus arrive?

Ayr to Dalkeith bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Dalkeith?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Dalkeith is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Ayr to Dalkeith.

Where can I stay near Dalkeith?

There are 2231+ hotels available in Dalkeith.

Ayr to Dalkeith - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 3 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Dalkeith by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Buccleuch Street3 / ...
2h 51m
£25–93
Bus, line 3 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buccleuch Street3 / ...
3h 20m
£12–24
Drive 81.9 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Dalkeith81.9 mi
1h 31m
£21–30
Train, line 3 bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Buccleuch Street3
3h 32m
£21–40

Ayr to Dalkeith by train, foot, and bus

270Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.5 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Dalkeith, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buccleuch Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 3h 20m.

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