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4.6Travel Information to Ayr from Edinburgh
 Distance | 65 miles (105 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $15 - $22 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $15 (€13) • 2 h 22 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $15 (€13) • 2 h 22 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or ScotRail |
Take a train or bus to travel 65 miles (105 km) between Edinburgh and Ayr. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Edinburgh to Ayr.
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Ayr
Travel to Ayr easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Ayr.
You can get to Ayr from Edinburgh 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Ayr from Edinburgh is a train with an average price of $15 (€13).
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Ayr:
Taking a train costs $8 (€7) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $22 (€20).
The quickest way to travel to Ayr from Edinburgh is by train, which takes on average 2 h 22 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Ayr by bus takes 2 h 28 min on average.
Ayr is approximately 65 miles (105 km) away from Edinburgh.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Ayr is:
- 4 buses a day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Ayr from Edinburgh as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Ayr:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Edinburgh to Ayr:
- You can travel to Ayr from Edinburgh by bus with FlixBus, Scottish Citylink or Lothian Country Buses. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $22 (€20) with FlixBus from Edinburgh to Ayr.
- You can travel by train between Edinburgh and Ayr with ScotRail, CrossCountry or Cross Country, and you can find CrossCountry Edinburgh to Ayr tickets for $15 (€13) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Ayr with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct bus with.
- Direct services by train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Ayr as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Ayr from Edinburgh.
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