There are 6 ways to get from North Shields to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4h 30m£62–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
6h 56m£22–40Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
- Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
6h 36m£37–93Drive 151.9 mi
- Drive from North Shields to Ayrcar 151.9 mi
3h 2m£37–54Fly, train
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 10m£79–199Line 301 bus, train
- Take the bus from Albion Road - Upper Camden Street to Interchangebus 301
- Take the train from Metrocentre to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
7h 2m
Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Shields to Ayr is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from North Shields to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from North Shields station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Coach Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from North Shields to Ayr. However, there are services departing from North Shields and arriving at Ayr via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between North Shields and Ayr is 220 miles. The road distance is 152.8 miles.
The best way to get from North Shields to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from North Shields to Ayr, including transfers.
North Shields to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newcastle Coach Station.
North Shields to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from North Shields to Ayr is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Newcastle Coach Station, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between North Shields, England and Ayr, Scotland?
You can take a subway from North Shields to Ayr via Monument, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from North Shields to Ayr Bus Station via St James, Newcastle Coach Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 36m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–180
Flights from Newcastle to Glasgow Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
Flights from Newcastle to Glasgow Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £40–190
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–75
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
North Shields to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
North Shields to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Shields to Ayr is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from North Shields to Ayr.
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