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How to get fromAyr to Durhamby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train
    4h 30m
    £47–80

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn10 / ...
    7h 4m
    £12–25

  3. Drive 152.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Durhamcar car 152.5 mi
    3h 6m
    £37–54

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane GLA - NCL
    5h 43m
    £59–131

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Durhamtrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    4h 54m
    £52–67

  6. Bus via Newcastle Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    7h 16m
    £23–37

Ayr to Durham by train and foot

Calendar136Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Durham, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Durham via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station Stand H via Buchanan Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 7h 4m.

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