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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Leith is to bus via Glasgow which costs £9 - £26 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Leith is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Leith?

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

How far is it from Ayr to Leith?

The distance between Ayr and Leith is 89 miles. The road distance is 79.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Leith without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £26 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Ayr to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Leith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Leith train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Leith?

The best way to get from Ayr to Leith is to train which takes 2h and costs £26 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £29 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Ayr to Leith bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Leith is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Ayr to Leith.

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

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Where can I stay near Leith?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Leith 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
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2h
£27–87
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
2h 39m
£10–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 900
2h 32m
£11–29
Drive 78.6 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Leithcar 78.6 mi
1h 41m
£20–28
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
£18–83

Ayr to Leith by train and foot

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2hAverage Duration

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Distance: 88.3 mi
Duration: 2h

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 32m.

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