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Compare train and bus for Dundee to Ayr
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Ayr among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Ayr:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Ayr costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Ayr take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
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How to get from Dundee to Ayr by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dundee to Ayr is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:25 AM3h56Dundee1:21 PMAyr$861One-way0 transfers
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9:25 AM3h56Dundee1:21 PMAyr$861One-way0 transfers
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9:25 AM3h56Dundee1:21 PMAyr$861One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Ayr:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Ayr costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Ayr take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dundee and Ayr as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dundee station (DEE) and arrive in Ayr station (AYR).
- Travel with Moffat + Williamson, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Ayr by bus.
- Travel with ScotRail to go to Ayr by train.
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