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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Ayr is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Ayr is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Whitesands and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Castle Primary school. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Ayr via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Ayr?

The distance between Dumfries and Ayr is 63 miles. The road distance is 57.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Ayr without a car is to train and line 42 bus which takes 1h 53m and costs £16 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Dumfries to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Ayr bus from?

Dumfries to Ayr bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, depart from Whitesands station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Ayr?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Ayr is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £19 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Dumfries to Ayr bus arrive?

Dumfries to Ayr bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Castle Primary school station.

Where does the Dumfries to Ayr train arrive?

Dumfries to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Ayr is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Dumfries to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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Dumfries to Ayr - 6 ways to travel via train, line 42 bus, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Dumfries to Ayr by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 42 bus
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus 42 / ...
1h 53m
£16–36
Drive 56.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Ayrcar 56.9 mi
1h 15m
£14–21
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77k
2h 6m
£19–42
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Ayrtrain Kilmarnock - Girvan / ...
2h 28m
£19–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Castle Primary schoolbus 246
2. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Ayr Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
3h 20m
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
3h 22m
£16–24

Dumfries to Ayr by train and bus

50Weekly Services

1h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 62.6 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Ayr via Kilmarnock in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitesands to Ayr Bus Station via Castle Primary school in around 3h 20m.

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