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

The cheapest way to get from Dalkeith to Ayr is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dalkeith to Ayr is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Dalkeith and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Dalkeith to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from South Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Dalkeith and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Dalkeith to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Dalkeith to Ayr?

The distance between Dalkeith and Ayr is 95 miles. The road distance is 81.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dalkeith to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £30 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Dalkeith to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dalkeith to Ayr bus from?

Dalkeith to Ayr bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from South Street station.

Where do I catch the Dalkeith to Ayr train from?

Dalkeith to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Dalkeith to Ayr?

The best way to get from Dalkeith to Ayr is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 3 bus and bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Dalkeith to Ayr bus arrive?

Dalkeith to Ayr bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Dalkeith to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dalkeith to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Dalkeith to Ayr is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Dalkeith to Ayr.

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

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Dalkeith to Ayr - 4 ways to travel via train, line 3 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dalkeith to Ayr by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
3h 23m
£33–77
Line 3 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Street to Princes Streetbus 3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3h 27m
£16–34
Drive 81 mi
1. Drive from Dalkeith to Ayrcar 81 mi
1h 32m
£20–29
Line 3 bus, bus via Shandwick Place
1. Take the bus from South Street to Shandwick Placebus 3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3h 30m
£16–33

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Distance: 94.9 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a bus from South Street to Ayr via Princes Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Street to Ayr Bus Station via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 27m.

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