What is the cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Ayr?

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Ayr is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Ayr?

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Ayr via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Ayr?

The distance between Sunderland and Ayr is 224 miles. The road distance is 157.7 miles.

How do I travel from Sunderland to Ayr without a car?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Sunderland to Ayr?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Sunderland to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Ayr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to Ayr?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Ayr is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Sunderland to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Ayr is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Sunderland to Ayr.

How do I get a train ticket from Sunderland to Ayr?

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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Sunderland to Ayr - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunderland 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 18m
£64–178
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 / ...
6h 1m
£23–42
Drive 156.8 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Ayrcar 156.8 mi
3h 14m
£39–56
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 34m
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 19m
£63–148
Train, line 42 bus
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
3. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus 42 / ...
5h 33m
£64–118

Sunderland to Ayr by train and foot

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4h 18mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Ayr via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 1m.

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