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There are 5 ways to get from Dunbar to Ayr by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    2h 48m
    £30–75

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to St Andrew's Housebus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4h 17m
    £21–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3h 54m
    £24–38

  4. Drive  105.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dunbar to Ayrcar car 105.7 mi
    1h 56m
    £27–39

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3h 20m
    £33–75

Dunbar to Ayr by train and foot

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Station via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 54m.

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