There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Edinburgh Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2h 13m£22–87Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 52m£6–30Bus
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
2h 42m£13–19Drive 76.6 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Edinburgh Castle76.6 mi
1h 32m£19–28
Ayr to Edinburgh Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £12 - £19 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Edinburgh Castle is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £18 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Edinburgh Castle. 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 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Edinburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Ayr and Edinburgh Castle is 89 miles. The road distance is 77 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 13m and costs £22 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Ayr to Edinburgh Castle, including transfers.
Ayr to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Edinburgh Castle is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 13m and costs £22 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?
You can take a train from Ayr to Edinburgh Castle via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Edinburgh Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 42m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–260
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £1
- Sleeper Seat
- £1–2
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £11–13
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Edinburgh Castle is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Ayr to Edinburgh Castle.
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