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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Ayrby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4h 19m
    £68–169

  2. Bus via John Dobson Street

    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 / ...
    5h 17m
    £24–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    5h 2m
    £35–82

  4. Drive 145 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ayrcar car 145 mi
    2h 54m
    £36–51

  5. 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
    5h 53m
    £74–197

  6. Train, line 42 bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 42 / ...
    4h 53m
    £57–117

Newcastle upon Tyne to Ayr by train

Calendar264Weekly Trains
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 2m.

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