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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Ayr is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £9 - £29 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Ayr is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith 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 41m.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Leith to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Leith to Ayr?

The distance between Leith and Ayr is 89 miles. The road distance is 78.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Ayr without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 11m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Leith to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Ayr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leith to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Leith to Ayr?

The best way to get from Leith to Ayr is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 11m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the Leith to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leith to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Ayr is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Leith to Ayr.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leith 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 11m
£39–71
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2h 48m
£9–29
Bus
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 41m
£15–21
Drive 77.9 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Ayrcar 77.9 mi
1h 40m
£20–28
Train
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
£27–71

Leith to Ayr by train and foot

268Weekly Services

2h 11mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 88 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ayr via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 41m.

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