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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Prestonpans 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 51m
    £29–80

  2. Bus, line 26 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 Ayres Wyndbus bus N26 / ...
    3h 24m
    £18–35

  3. Drive 87.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Prestonpanscar car 87.5 mi
    1h 41m
    £22–31

  4. Bus, line 26 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 Ayres Wyndbus bus N26 / ...
    3h 30m
    £18–34

  5. Bus, train, line 26 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Ayres Wyndbus bus 26
    3h 43m
    £33–52

Ayr to Prestonpans by train and foot

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Prestonpans via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ayres Wynd via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 3h 24m.

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