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How to get fromDumfries Station to Ayrby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 42 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Auchinlecktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 42 / ...
    1h 53m
    £26–44

  2. Drive 57.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries Station to Ayrcar car 57.1 mi
    1h 16m
    £14–20

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Ayrtrain train Kilmarnock - Girvan / ...
    2h 28m
    £32–59

  4. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Woodbank to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    3h 26m
    £29–45

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stance 3 to Castle Primary schoolbus bus 246
    2. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 43 / ...
    3h 30m

Dumfries Station to Ayr by train and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 62.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Ayr via Kilmarnock in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dumfries Station to Ayr Bus Station via Woodbank and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 26m.

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