What is the cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Ayr?

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Ayr is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Ayr?

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitley Bay to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Whitley Road - Park Avenue and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via John Dobson Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Whitley Bay and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Whitley Bay to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay and arriving at Ayr via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to Ayr?

The distance between Whitley Bay and Ayr is 222 miles. The road distance is 154.3 miles.

How do I travel from Whitley Bay to Ayr without a car?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £60 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Whitley Bay to Ayr?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Whitley Bay to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitley Bay to Ayr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Whitley Bay to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitley Bay to Ayr?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Ayr is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Whitley Bay to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitley Bay to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitley Bay to Ayr is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Whitley Bay to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 558+ hotels available in Ayr.

Whitley Bay to Ayr - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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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 27m
£61–173
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 / ...
7h 17m
£22–40
Drive 153.4 mi
1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Ayrcar 153.4 mi
3h 4m
£38–55
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 19m
£79–199
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 21m
£63–148
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
£59–117

Whitley Bay to Ayr by subway, train, and foot

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4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 221.1 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitley Road - Park Avenue to Ayr Bus Station via Haymarket St Mary's Place, John Dobson Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 17m.

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