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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Ayr is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Galleries Bus Station and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via John Dobson Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Washington to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Heworth and arriving at Ayr via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Washington to Ayr?

The distance between Washington and Ayr is 220 miles. The road distance is 153.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Washington to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Ayr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Washington to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Washington to Ayr?

The best way to get from Washington to Ayr is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Washington to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Washington to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Ayr is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Washington to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 558+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington 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 Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 6m
£74–173
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 43m
£22–41
Drive 153 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Ayrcar 153 mi
3h 1m
£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 16m
£78–196
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 59m
£59–122
Bus via Westmorland Rd-Discovery Msm
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
6h 46m
£37–88

Washington to Ayr by bus, subway, and train

264Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 218.6 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayr via Interchange, Heworth, Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galleries Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station via John Dobson Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 43m.

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