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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
    4. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
    7h 16m
    £46–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11busUkn10
    9h 26m
    £22–42

  3. Drive 203.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Whitbycar203.8 mi
    4h 13m
    £51–73

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)planeGLA - NCL
    3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
    8h 58m
    £87–148

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Hexhamtrain
    3. Take the train from Hexham to Whitbytrain
    9h 23m
    £46–77

  6. Bus via Market Place

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to MiddlesbroughbusUkn10
    9h 53m
    £22–42

Ayr to Whitby by train and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Whitby via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Darlington in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Station Stand 8, and Market Place in around 9h 26m.

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