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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ayr is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ayr is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ayr?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ayr is 87 miles. The road distance is 76.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Edinburgh to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ayr bus from?

Edinburgh to Ayr bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Ayr?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ayr is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ayr bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ayr bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ayr train arrive?

Edinburgh to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ayr is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Edinburgh to Ayr.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Ayr?

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 531+ hotels available in Ayr.

Edinburgh to Ayr - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ayr by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 41m
£30–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 43m
£19–31
Drive 76.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ayrcar 76.1 mi
1h 34m
£19–28
Bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 44m
£20–31

Edinburgh to Ayr by train

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Distance: 86.6 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 43m.

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