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How to get fromDarlington to Ayrby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    4h 17m
    £129–189

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    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
    6h 47m
    £33–68

  3. Bus

    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 / ...
    6h 2m
    £45–107

  4. Drive 161.6 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Ayrcar car 161.6 mi
    3h 17m
    £40–57

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    6h 25m
    £89–224

  6. Train via Edinburgh

    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
    4h 17m
    £80–193

Darlington to Ayr by train

Calendar23Weekly Trains
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Ayr via Glasgow Central in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 2m.

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