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How to get fromAyr to Musselburghby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    2h 43m
    £25–60

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 High Streetbus bus 26 / ...
    3h 11m
    £20–35

  3. Drive  84.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Musselburghcar car 84.9 mi
    1h 37m
    £21–31

  4. Bus via Shandwick Place

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High Streetbus bus 26 / ...
    3h 21m
    £20–34

  5. Train, line 26 bus

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to High Streetbus bus 26 / ...
    3h 24m
    £36–58

Ayr to Musselburgh by train and foot

Calendar169Weekly Services
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Musselburgh via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 3h 11m.

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