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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Ayrshire is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 19m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Ayrshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Temple House via John Dobson Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Ayrshire?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Durham to Ayrshire?

The distance between Durham and Ayrshire is 232 miles. The road distance is 151 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Ayrshire without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 53m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Durham to Ayrshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Ayrshire bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Durham to Ayrshire train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham to Ayrshire?

The best way to get from Durham to Ayrshire is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 53m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Durham to Ayrshire bus arrive?

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

Where does the Durham to Ayrshire train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Ayrshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Ayrshire is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Durham to Ayrshire.

Where can I stay near Ayrshire?

There are 556+ hotels available in Ayrshire.

Durham to Ayrshire - 5 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Ayrshire by train, bus, or car

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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 53m
£71–148
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 / ...
8h 19m
£32–46
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 West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
7h 14m
Drive 150.1 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Ayrshirecar 150.1 mi
3h 3m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
5h 44m
£57–105

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Distance: 230.4 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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 53m. 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 8h 19m.

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