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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Ayr is to bus via Overgate which costs £11 - £23 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Dundee Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Dundee to Ayr?

The distance between Dundee and Ayr is 116 miles. The road distance is 111.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Ayr without a car is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs £15 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Dundee to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Ayr bus from?

Dundee to Ayr bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Dundee Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Dundee to Ayr?

The best way to get from Dundee to Ayr is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs £15 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £22 - £65 and takes 3h.

Where does the Dundee to Ayr bus arrive?

Dundee to Ayr bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55.

Where does the Dundee to Ayr train arrive?

Dundee to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Ayr is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Dundee to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 481+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Dundee to Ayr by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55bus megabus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 53m
£16–23
Bus via Overgate
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
3h 8m
£11–22
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 55m
£20–60
Drive 111 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Ayrcar 111 mi
2h 7m
£27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h
£23–65

Dundee to Ayr by bus

157Weekly Buses

2h 53mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115.4 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Ayr via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 3h.

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