Ayr to Edinburgh

[Caribeing]

I have family on holiday in Ayr and they want to go to Edinburgh for a day trip how much is the train fare for adult return, or are there coach trips etc, also where are the best affordable eating places, all info appreciated. Thanks

[bert_h]

On George IV Bridge between the Royal Mile and Chambers Street, both Lucano's and the cafe in the National Library of Scotland are really good value for money compared with most other places nearby.

[Caribeing]

Thanks bert h for that info

[fairycakes69]

Hi £16.40 single or £22.30 return on the train. Ayr is a lovely place I grew up there, not been back for years, hope they have a great holiday.

[boxtops]

Can you get through straight on the train, or do you have to go into Glasgow?

[Buenchico]

Fairycakes69's return rail fare is for off-peak travel, leaving Ayr after 0930 weekdays (or any time at the weekend). Earlier weekday travel costs £31.60 return.

Sometimes you can do the journey by simply changing at Glasgow Central but most services require you to transfer from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street.

Milligans Coach Travel has a few day trips to Edinburgh but it's unlikely that any will meet your needs. I'll post the link though, as there might be something in their programme which is of interest to your family:
http://www.milligansc...6151Milligans2012.pdf

Ayr Tourist Information Centre, on Sandgate, will know about any other coach trips. Phone [phone].

I can recommend the haggis, neeps and tatties served at The Standing order ;-)
http://www.jdwethersp...nding-order-edinburgh

TripAdvisor lists 1160 restaurants in Edinburgh, ranked in order here:
http://www.tripadviso...inburgh_Scotland.html

Here are the ten best cheap places to eat in Edinburgh, according to The Guardian:
http://www.guardian.c...restaurants-edinburgh

And here are some more suggestions (ranked in order) from the excellent Urbanspoon website:
http://www.urbanspoon...burgh/Cheap-Eats.html

Chris