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

The cheapest way to get from Hawick to Ayr is to bus via Mart Street Bus Stance which costs £14 - £35 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Hawick to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Hawick and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Hawick to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Mart Street Bus Stance and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Hawick to Ayr?

The distance between Hawick and Ayr is 138 miles. The road distance is 102.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hawick to Ayr without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 20m and costs £40 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Hawick to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hawick to Ayr bus from?

Hawick to Ayr bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Mart Street Bus Stance station.

Train or bus from Hawick to Ayr?

The best way to get from Hawick to Ayr is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 20m and costs £40 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £29 and takes 5h.

Where does the Hawick to Ayr bus arrive?

Hawick to Ayr bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hawick to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawick to Ayr is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Hawick to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 498+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Hawick 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 Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4h 20m
£42–50
Bus via Mart Street Bus Stance
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
5h
£14–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
5h
£19–29
Drive 102.1 mi
1. Drive from Hawick to Ayrcar 102.1 mi
2h 10m
£25–37
Train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4h 55m
£26–50

Hawick to Ayr by bus, train, and foot

203Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.4 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Ayr via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Ayr Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h.

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