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South Shields to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Ayr takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is an hourly train service from South Shields to Ayr. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 38m
Duration
221 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
4h 25m
£67–173

South Shields to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Ayr at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 221.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Ayr via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 25m.

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