What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Durham is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 7h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Durham is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stand C via Buchanan Bus Station and Newcastle Newgate Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Durham. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Durham via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Ayr to Durham?

The distance between Ayr and Durham is 226 miles. The road distance is 153.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Durham without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 26m and costs £65 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Durham?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Ayr to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Durham bus from?

Ayr to Durham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Durham train from?

Ayr to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Durham?

The best way to get from Ayr to Durham is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 26m and costs £65 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Newcastle Coach Station, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Ayr to Durham bus arrive?

Ayr to Durham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Durham train arrive?

Ayr to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Durham is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Ayr to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1830+ hotels available in Durham.

Ayr to Durham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
4h 26m
£69–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
7h 49m
£23–42
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
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 43m
£36–90
Drive 152.3 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Durhamcar 152.3 mi
3h 7m
£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 50m
£81–206
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Durhamtrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
4h 56m
£112–171

Ayr to Durham by train and foot

132Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.8 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Durham via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station Stand C via Buchanan Bus Station, Newcastle Coach Station, and Newcastle Newgate Street in around 7h 43m.

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