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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Edinburgh is to bus via Shandwick Place which costs £14 - £22 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Ayr to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ayr and Edinburgh is 83 miles. The road distance is 77.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs £14 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Ayr to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Edinburgh train from?

Ayr to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ayr to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs £14 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Ayr to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Edinburgh train arrive?

Ayr to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Edinburgh is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Ayr to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Edinburgh?

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Ayr to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Edinburgh by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
2h 28m
£15–22
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 39m
£30–72
Drive 77.2 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Edinburghcar 77.2 mi
1h 35m
£19–28
Bus via Shandwick Place
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
2h 36m
£15–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 46m
£18–48

Ayr to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 82.1 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central in around 2h 39m.

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