What is the cheapest way to get from North Shields to Ayr?

The cheapest way to get from North Shields to Ayr is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Shields to Ayr?

The fastest way to get from North Shields to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between North Shields and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from North Shields to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Albion Road-Sidney Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via John Dobson Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between North Shields and Ayr?

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.

How far is it from North Shields to Ayr?

The distance between North Shields and Ayr is 220 miles. The road distance is 152.8 miles.

How do I travel from North Shields to Ayr without a car?

The best way to get from North Shields to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £170.

How long does it take to get from North Shields to Ayr?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from North Shields to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Shields to Ayr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the North Shields to Ayr train from?

North Shields to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from North Shields to Ayr?

The best way to get from North Shields to Ayr is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the North Shields to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the North Shields to Ayr train arrive?

North Shields to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from North Shields to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between North Shields to Ayr is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from North Shields to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 556+ hotels available in Ayr.

North Shields to Ayr - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4h 30m
£61–163
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 / ...
6h 53m
£23–41
Drive 151.9 mi
1. Drive from North Shields to Ayrcar 151.9 mi
3h 2m
£38–54
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 10m
£78–189
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
5h 18m
£63–138
Line 301 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Albion Road - Upper Camden Street to Interchangebus 301
2. Take the train from Metrocentre to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
7h 2m

North Shields to Ayr by subway, foot, and train

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 218.6 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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 bus from Albion Road-Sidney Street to Ayr Bus Station via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 53m.

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