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How to get fromBarnard Castle to Ayrby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    5h 47m
    £78–159

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    7h 53m
    £36–65

  3. Drive  148 mi

    1. Drive from Barnard Castle to Ayrcar car 148 mi
    2h 50m
    £37–53

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Club to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X21
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train
    8h 26m

  5. Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the bus from Club to John Dobson Streetbus bus X21
    2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    8h 52m

Barnard Castle to Ayr by bus, foot, and train

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Barnard Castle, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Ayr via Tubwell Row, Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Ayr Bus Station via Tubwell Row, Dolphin Centre, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 53m.

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