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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Leith is to bus which costs £10 - £40 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Leith is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Leith. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Ayr to Leith?

The distance between Ayr and Leith is 89 miles. The road distance is 79.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Leith without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £25 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Ayr to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Leith bus from?

Ayr to Leith bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Leith train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Leith?

The best way to get from Ayr to Leith is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £25 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £40 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Ayr to Leith bus arrive?

Ayr to Leith bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Leith is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Ayr to Leith.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2h 1m
£25–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
2h 35m
£11–37
Drive 79 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Leithcar 79 mi
1h 41m
£20–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 46m
£25–49
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
3. Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Foot of the Walktram T50
3h 2m
£24–36

Ayr to Leith by train and foot

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Distance: 88.1 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 35m.

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