There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Innerleithen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
4h 1m£41–96Drive 75 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ayr to Innerleithencar 75 mi
1h 42m£19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Tweedside Hotelbus X62
4h 33m£20–49Bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Town Centrebus 37 / ...
4h 48m£24–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Tweedside Hotelbus X62
4h 51m£30–61
Ayr to Innerleithen by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Innerleithen is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Innerleithen is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Innerleithen. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Tweedside Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Innerleithen. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Galashiels via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Ayr and Innerleithen is 133 miles. The road distance is 75.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Innerleithen without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £40 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Ayr to Innerleithen, including transfers.
Ayr to Innerleithen bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Innerleithen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Innerleithen is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Innerleithen, Scotland?
You can take a train from Ayr to Tweedside Hotel via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Galashiels, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Tweedside Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Innerleithen bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Innerleithen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Innerleithen is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Ayr to Innerleithen.
There are 234+ hotels available in Innerleithen.







