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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newcastletrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    5h 14m
    £67–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus bus Ukn10 / ...
    6h 29m
    £23–43

  3. Drive 158.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Sunderlandcar car 158.8 mi
    3h 8m
    £39–56

  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
    5h 44m
    £76–196

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain train
    5h 15m
    £75–162

  6. Line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain train
    6h 17m
    £65–119

Ayr to Sunderland by bus, train, and subway

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Sunderland via Glasgow Central and Carlisle in around 5h 15m.

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