There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
2h 11m£14–30Train
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
3h 2m£47–83Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ayr to Edinburgh-EDI70.2 mi
1h 22mDrive 70.2 mi
- Drive from Ayr to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 70.2 mi
1h 22m£17–25
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Ayr and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 77 miles. The road distance is 70.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs £13 - £30.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Ayr to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Ayr to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs £13 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Edinburgh Airport via Glasgow Central, Haymarket, and Haymarket in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ayr to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Ayr to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3099+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ayr and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.