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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Ayr
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Ayr among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33. The journey takes 2h 2m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Ayr
How to get from Edinburgh to Ayr by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Ayr is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C14893 · L873637:59 AM2h25Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:24 AMAyr station (AYR)$381One-way1 transfer
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- C14893 · L873637:59 AM2h25Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:24 AMAyr station (AYR)$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C14893 · L873637:59 AM2h25Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:24 AMAyr station (AYR)$381One-way1 transfer
Other options
G00693+L873526:25 AM2h27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:52 AMAyr station (AYR)$381One-way1 transfer- C14736 · L868226:45 AM2h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:20 AMAyr station (AYR)$381One-way1 transfer
- L87782 · L873597:15 AM2h37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:52 AMAyr station (AYR)$381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Ayr:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Ayr costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Ayr take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Ayr as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Ayr station (AYR).
- Travel with Scotrail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail to go to Ayr by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Midland Bluebird, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Ayr by bus.
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