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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham 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 40m
    £71–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    7h 38m
    £32–46

  3. Line 21 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus 21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    7h

  4. Drive  150.1 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Ayrshirecar car 150.1 mi
    3h 3m
    £38–54

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    5h 21m
    £57–105

  6. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    6h 25m
    £95–217

Durham to Ayrshire by train, foot, and bus

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Sloan Avenue via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, and Killoch Place in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Temple House via John Dobson Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 7h 38m.

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