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How to get fromAyr to Darlingtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ayr to Darlington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    4h 18m
    £80–192

  2. Bus, train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    cheapest
    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 train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 51m
    £34–68

  3. Drive 161 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Darlingtoncar car 161 mi
    3h 15m
    £40–57

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane GLA - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 54m
    £89–223

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Darlingtontrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    5h 21m
    £121–174

  6. 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
    7h 17m
    £42–110

Ayr to Darlington by train and foot

Calendar215Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Darlington, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Darlington via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Dolphin Centre via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 17m.

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