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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Musselburgh is to bus via Glasgow which costs £10 - £18 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Musselburgh is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Ayr to Musselburgh?

The distance between Ayr and Musselburgh is 95 miles. The road distance is 85.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Musselburgh without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 35m and costs £26 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Ayr to Musselburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Musselburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Musselburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Musselburgh is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Ayr to Musselburgh.

Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

There are 778+ hotels available in Musselburgh.

Ayr to Musselburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 26 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Musselburgh 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus 113 / ...
2h 35m
£26–90
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus Uk090
3h 24m
£11–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
3h 4m
£16–25
Drive 84.8 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Musselburghcar 84.8 mi
1h 36m
£21–30
Bus, train, line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to High Streetbus 26 / ...
3h 30m
£20–34

Ayr to Musselburgh by train, foot, and bus

270Weekly Services

2h 35mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 94.4 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 3h 4m.

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