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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Duns is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Duns is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Duns?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Duns. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Princes Street, Railway Station and Castlegate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Ayr to Duns?

The distance between Ayr and Duns is 167 miles. The road distance is 117.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Duns without a car is to train and line 32 bus which takes 5h 26m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Ayr to Duns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Duns bus from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Duns bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Duns?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Duns is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Ayr to Duns.

Where can I stay near Duns?

There are 251+ hotels available in Duns.

Ayr to Duns - 5 ways to travel via train, line 32 bus, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 32 bus
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
4. Take the bus from Castlegate to Market Squarebus 32 / ...
5h 26m
£49–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Railway Stationbus X7
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Berwick stationbus 253
7h 49m
£28–41
Drive 116.7 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Dunscar 116.7 mi
2h 15m
£29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
5h 33m
£37–94
Bus, train, line 32 bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
3. Take the bus from Castlegate to Market Squarebus 32 / ...
5h 40m
£60–89

Ayr to Duns by train and bus

81Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Princes Street, Railway Station, Berwick station, and Castlegate in around 7h 49m.

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