What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries House to Ayr?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries House to Ayr is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries House to Ayr?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries House to Ayr is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries House and Ayr?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Avenue and arriving at Carrick Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries House and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries House to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Auchinleck and arriving at Ayr via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Dumfries House to Ayr?

The distance between Dumfries House and Ayr is 19 miles. The road distance is 14.3 miles.

How do I travel from Dumfries House to Ayr without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries House to Ayr without a car is to line 42 bus which takes 1h 12m and costs £6 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Dumfries House to Ayr?

The line 42 bus from The Avenue to Carrick Street takes 48 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Dumfries House to Ayr bus from?

Dumfries House to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from The Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries House to Ayr train from?

Dumfries House to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Auchinleck station.

Train or bus from Dumfries House to Ayr?

The best way to get from Dumfries House to Ayr is to line 42 bus which takes 1h 12m and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £12 - £25 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Dumfries House to Ayr bus arrive?

Dumfries House to Ayr bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Carrick Street station.

Where does the Dumfries House to Ayr train arrive?

Dumfries House to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.

Can I drive from Dumfries House to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries House to Ayr is 14 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Dumfries House to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 550+ hotels available in Ayr.

Dumfries House to Ayr - 5 ways to travel via train, line 42 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries House to Ayr by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 42 bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Avenue to Carrick Streetbus 42A / ...
1h 12m
£6–9
Drive 14.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries House to Ayrcar 14.3 mi
23 min
£4–5
Train
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Ayrtrain Kilmarnock - Girvan / ...
2h 16m
£12–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dumfries House to Ayrtaxi 14.3 mi
23 min
£30–40
Line 42 bus via Main Street
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 343 / ...
1h 35m
£6–9

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Distance: 18.6 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Dumfries House, Scotland and Ayr, Scotland?

Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from The Avenue to Carrick Street hourly. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dumfries House to Ayr via Auchinleck and Kilmarnock in around 2h 16m.

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