What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Ayr?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Ayr is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Ayr?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via John Dobson Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Durham to Ayr?

The distance between Durham and Ayr is 226 miles. The road distance is 153.7 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Ayr without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Ayr without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 6m and costs £70 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Ayr?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Durham to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Ayr bus from?

Durham to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Ayr train from?

Durham to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Ayr?

The best way to get from Durham to Ayr is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 6m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Durham to Ayr bus arrive?

Durham to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Ayr train arrive?

Durham to Ayr train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Durham to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Ayr is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Durham to Ayr.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Ayr?

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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Durham to Ayr - 6 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4h 6m
£72–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
7h 40m
£22–40
Line 21 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus 21 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
6h 33m
Drive 152.8 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Ayrcar 152.8 mi
3h 8m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 9m
£116–171
Fly, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 27m
£82–206

Durham to Ayr by train and foot

130Weekly Services

4h 6mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.8 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Ayr Bus Station via John Dobson Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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