What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to South Shields is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to South Shields is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at South Shields via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Ayr to South Shields?

The distance between Ayr and South Shields is 223 miles. The road distance is 156.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to South Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to South Shields?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Ayr to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to South Shields bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to South Shields train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to South Shields?

The best way to get from Ayr to South Shields is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Ayr to South Shields bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to South Shields is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Ayr to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1939+ hotels available in South Shields.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ayr to South Shields by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
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 Newcastletrain
4h 11m
£56–141
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 6m
£25–43
Drive 155.2 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to South Shieldscar 155.2 mi
3h 7m
£39–56
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 46m
£87–197
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 54m
£61–104
Bus, subway
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 / ...
3. Take the subway from St James to South Shieldssubway Yel
7h 38m
£35–62

Ayr to South Shields by train, foot, and subway

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 221.5 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to South Shields via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Interchange in around 7h 6m.

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