What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Chester-le-Street?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Chester-le-Street is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Chester-le-Street?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Chester-le-Street is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Chester-le-Street?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Front Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Chester-le-Street?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Chester-Le-Street via Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Ayr to Chester-le-Street?

The distance between Ayr and Chester-le-Street is 219 miles. The road distance is 154.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Chester-le-Street without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Chester-le-Street without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £65 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Chester-le-Street?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Ayr to Chester-le-Street, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Chester-le-Street bus from?

Ayr to Chester-le-Street bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Chester-le-Street train from?

Ayr to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Chester-le-Street?

The best way to get from Ayr to Chester-le-Street is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Ayr to Chester-le-Street bus arrive?

Ayr to Chester-le-Street bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Chester-le-Street train arrive?

Ayr to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Chester-le-Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Chester-le-Street is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Ayr to Chester-le-Street.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Chester-le-Street?

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Ayr to Chester-le-Street - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ayr to Chester-le-Street by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4h 56m
£68–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
6h 38m
£25–45
Drive 153.3 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Chester-le-Streetcar 153.3 mi
2h 59m
£38–54
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
5h 48m
£75–203
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
5h 55m
£59–125
Bus via Westmorland Rd-Discovery Msm
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
7h 1m
£37–88

Ayr to Chester-le-Street by train

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Distance: 217.7 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Chester-le-Street, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Chester-Le-Street via Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newcastle in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Front Street via Buchanan Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 6h 38m.

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