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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Queensway to Princes Streetbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3h 10m
    £24–58

  2. Drive  70 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penicuik to Ayrcar car 70 mi
    1h 36m
    £18–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Angle Park to Lothian Roadbus bus 47B / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3h 34m
    £21–33

  4. Bus, train via Angle Park

    1. Take the bus from Angle Park to Princes Streetbus bus 37 / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4h 2m
    £27–58

  5. Bus via St Andrew's House

    1. Take the bus from Angle Park to Princes Streetbus bus 37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4h 14m
    £18–26

Penicuik to Ayr by bus, foot, and train

Calendar132Weekly Services
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Angle Park to Ayr Bus Station via Lothian Road, Shandwick Place, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 34m.

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