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

The cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Ayr is to bus via Princes Street which costs £10 - £18 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Musselburgh to Ayr is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Musselburgh and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Musselburgh 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 7m.

Is there a direct train between Musselburgh and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh and arriving at Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Musselburgh to Ayr?

The distance between Musselburgh and Ayr is 94 miles. The road distance is 84.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £12 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Musselburgh to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Ayr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Musselburgh to Ayr?

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Ayr is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £12 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Musselburgh to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Musselburgh to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Musselburgh to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Musselburgh to Ayr is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Musselburgh to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 501+ hotels available in Ayr.

Musselburgh to Ayr - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 26 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Musselburgh to Ayr by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 27m
£12–36
Bus via Princes Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Street113 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgow
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
3h 27m
£11–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Street113 / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
3h 7m
£16–24
Drive 84.1 mi
1. Drive from Musselburgh to Ayr84.1 mi
1h 34m
£21–30
Line 26 bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Haymarket Station26 / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3h 48m
£22–33

Musselburgh to Ayr by train and foot

186Weekly Services

2h 27mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 93.4 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Musselburgh to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Station via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 7m.

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