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How to get fromAyr to South Queensferryby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to South Queensferry 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 Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    2h 30m
    £26–61

  2. Drive  72 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ayr to South Queensferrycar car 72 mi
    1h 26m
    £18–26

  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 Terminalbus bus Air / ...
    2h 42m
    £21–30

  4. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    3h 24m
    £22–32

  5. Train, line 43 bus

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to The Loanbus bus 43 / ...
    3h 35m
    £28–58

Ayr to South Queensferry by train and foot

Calendar271Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 95 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and South Queensferry, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ayr to Dalmeny via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Slip Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Terminal in around 2h 42m.

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