How to Travel from

Ayr to Prestonpans

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Ayr Prestonpans

Cheapest

By car (143 km)

1 h 38 min

143 km.

from $7

Other

Rideshare

1 h 38 min

143 km.

from $5.44

Bus

3 h 37 min

117 km.

from $34.21

Train, Bus

3 h 39 min

117 km.

from $87.42

Bus, line 26 bus via Shandwick Place

3 h 37 min

116 km.

from $31.83

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$10.13–$15.19

Scottish Citylink

Phone:

0141 352 4444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.co.uk/

Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$13.92–$20.25

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick

Ave. Duration:

1h 16m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$16.46–$24.05

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:

+44 1292 613500

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan

Ave. Duration:

1h 7m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.23–$12.02

Lothian Buses

Phone:

+44 131 555 6363

Website:

lothianbuses.com/

Bus from St Andrew's House to Ayres

Ave. Duration:

47 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.66

Bus from Princes Street to Ayres

Ave. Duration:

52 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.66

Bus from Shandwick Place to Ayres

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.66

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

1h 8m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$25.32–$88.60

ScotRail

Phone:

+44 344 811 0141

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

scotrail.co.uk/

Train from Ayr to Glasgow

Ave. Duration:

51 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$17.72–$37.97

Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

1h 28m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$16.46–$36.71

What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Prestonpans?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Prestonpans is to bus and line 26 bus which costs $17.39 - $32.61 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Prestonpans?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Prestonpans is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $28.26 - $42.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Prestonpans?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Prestonpans. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ayres Wynd via Buchanan Bus Station and St Andrew's House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Ayr to Prestonpans?

The distance between Ayr and Prestonpans is 148 km. The road distance is 145.1 km.

How do I travel from Ayr to Prestonpans without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Prestonpans without a car is to bus and line 26 bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $17.39 - $32.61 .

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Prestonpans?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Ayr to Prestonpans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Prestonpans bus from?

Ayr to Prestonpans bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Ayr to Prestonpans?

The best way to get from Ayr to Prestonpans is to bus and line 26 bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $17.39 - $32.61 . There are no good options to train or bus between Ayr to Prestonpans.

Where does the Ayr to Prestonpans bus arrive?

Ayr to Prestonpans bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Prestonpans?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Prestonpans is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Ayr to Prestonpans.

Where can I stay near Prestonpans?

There are 2066+ hotels available in Prestonpans. Prices start at $44.14 per night.

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Five ways to Travel from Ayr to Prestonpans

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Scottish Citylink

Stagecoach West Scotland

Lothian Buses

Train operators

Cross Country

ScotRail

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Prestonpans?

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Prestonpans?

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Prestonpans?

How far is it from Ayr to Prestonpans?

How do I travel from Ayr to Prestonpans without a car?

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Prestonpans?

Where do I catch the Ayr to Prestonpans bus from?

Train, bus or fly from Ayr to Prestonpans?

Where does the Ayr to Prestonpans bus arrive?

Can I drive from Ayr to Prestonpans?

Where can I stay near Prestonpans?