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How to get fromAyr to Thirskby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Thirsk by train, bus, or car

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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 Yorktrain train
    5h 14m
    £100–235

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11bus bus
    3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Thirsktrain train
    8h 58m
    £36–67

  3. Drive  183.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Thirskcar car 183.2 mi
    3h 28m
    £46–66

  4. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Thirsktrain train
    8h 25m
    £87–161

  5. 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
    9h 33m
    £48–122

Ayr to Thirsk by train and foot

Calendar189Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Thirsk via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and York in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Dolphin Centre, Darlington, Northallerton, and County Hall in around 9h 33m.

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