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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    5h 11m
    £57–125

  2. Drive 116.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ayr to Dunscar car 116.7 mi
    2h 15m
    £29–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Railway Stationbus bus X7
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Berwick stationbus bus 253
    7h 51m
    £35–62

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    5h 32m
    £51–109

  5. Bus, train, line 32 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Castlegate to Market Squarebus bus 32 / ...
    5h 39m
    £72–104

Ayr to Duns by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Boston Court via Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and Railway Street in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Princes Street, Railway Station, Berwick station, and Castlegate in around 7h 51m.

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