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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Ayr is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Ayr. However, there are services departing from South 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 South Shields to Ayr?

The distance between South Shields and Ayr is 223 miles. The road distance is 156 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £55 - £150.

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

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

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

South Shields to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

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

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

Train or bus from South Shields to Ayr?

The best way to get from South Shields to Ayr is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the South Shields to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Shields to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Ayr is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from South Shields to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 556+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

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

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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
£56–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
7h 12m
£25–43
Drive 155.1 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Ayrcar 155.1 mi
3h 10m
£39–56
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 21m
£86–198
Train, line 42 bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
3. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus 42 / ...
5h 47m
£60–104
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from South Shields to St Jamessubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
7h 40m
£33–61

South Shields to Ayr by subway, train, and foot

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Distance: 221.5 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Ayr via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Ayr Bus Station via Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 12m.

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