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How to get fromAyr to Barnard Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Barnard Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 59m
    £81–203

  2. Drive 147.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ayr to Barnard Castlecar car 147.6 mi
    2h 49m
    £36–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 591
    9h 8m
    £42–105

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Clubbus bus X21
    9h 17m

  5. Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Clubbus bus X21
    10h 3m

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Map of how to get from Ayr to Barnard Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 269.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Barnard Castle, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Galgate - Stand B via Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, Darlington, and Tubwell Row in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Galgate - Stand B via Buchanan Bus Station, Dolphin Centre, and Tubwell Row in around 9h 8m.

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