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How to get fromWhitley Bay to Ayrby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Whitley Bay to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4h 33m
    £54–141

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    7h 13m
    £28–46

  3. Drive  153.4 mi

    1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Ayrcar car 153.4 mi
    3h 4m
    £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 4m
    £86–208

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    5h 19m
    £50–130

  6. Train, line 42 bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 42 / ...
    6h 4m
    £59–104

Whitley Bay to Ayr by subway, train, and foot

Calendar268Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Whitley Bay, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Ayr via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn to Ayr Bus Station via Haymarket St Mary's Place, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 13m.

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