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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Ayr is to bus which costs £14 - £22 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Ayr is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Dunbar and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunbar to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Dunbar and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Dunbar and arriving at Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Ayr?

The distance between Dunbar and Ayr is 117 miles. The road distance is 105.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Ayr without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 49m and costs £28 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Dunbar to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Ayr bus from?

Dunbar to Ayr bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Ayr train from?

Dunbar to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Dunbar station.

Train or bus from Dunbar to Ayr?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Ayr is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 49m and costs £28 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Dunbar to Ayr bus arrive?

Dunbar to Ayr bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Dunbar to Ayr train arrive?

Dunbar to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Ayr is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Dunbar to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 480+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Dunbar to Ayr 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
2h 49m
£29–42
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3h 54m
£14–21
Drive 104.7 mi
1. Drive from Dunbar to Ayrcar 104.7 mi
1h 57m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3h 23m
£24–99
Bus via High Street
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3h 57m
£19–28

Dunbar to Ayr by train and foot

139Weekly Services

2h 49mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 116.8 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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 49m. 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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