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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 prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $36.
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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Ayr:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Ayr costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Ayr take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
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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.
- L87804 · L874388:00 AM2h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:20 AMAyr station (AYR)$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- L87804 · L874388:00 AM2h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:20 AMAyr station (AYR)$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- L87804 · L874388:00 AM2h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:20 AMAyr station (AYR)$381One-way1 transfer
Other options
- L87988+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+L875124:00 PM2h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:20 PMAyr station (AYR)$381One-way2 transfers - L87835 · L87443+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central9:00 AM2h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:20 AMAyr station (AYR)$381One-way2 transfers
- L87940 · L87472+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central1:00 PM2h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:20 PMAyr station (AYR)$381One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Ayr:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Ayr costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Ayr take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 7 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 FlixBus, Midland Bluebird, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Ayr by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail to go to Ayr by train.
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