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How to get fromAyr to Dunbarby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Dunbar by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    3h 32m
    £43–95

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus bus X7
    3h 54m
    £20–39

  3. Drive 105.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Dunbarcar car 105.8 mi
    1h 59m
    £26–37

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    3h 39m
    £36–77

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High Streetbus bus X7
    4h 1m
    £20–38

Ayr to Dunbar by train

Calendar150Weekly Trains
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Dunbar via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 3h 54m.

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