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How to get fromSunderland to Ayrshireby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Ayrshire by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    5h 7m
    £63–122

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    6h 27m
    £29–53

  3. Drive 154.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Ayrshirecar car 154.1 mi
    3h 9m
    £38–55

  4. 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
    6h 54m
    £77–202

  5. Bus via Newcastle Coach Station

    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 / ...
    7h 21m
    £40–93

Sunderland to Ayrshire by train and bus

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to James Street via Carlisle, Auchinleck, and Well Road in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Temple House via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 6h 27m.

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