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How to get fromEdinburgh to Ayr (Station)by train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ayr (Station) by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2h 11m
    £26–71

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2h 43m
    £14–31

  3. Drive 75.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ayr (Station)car car 75.9 mi
    1h 34m
    £19–27

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2h 40m
    £32–71

  5. Bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2h 44m
    £15–31

Edinburgh to Ayr (Station) by train and foot

Calendar268Weekly Services
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 88 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ayr (Station), Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ayr via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Ayr (Station) via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 2h 43m.

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