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How to get fromGateshead to Ayrby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. 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
    3h 45m
    £34–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus StationbusUk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationbusX77 / ...
    5h 14m
    £12–33

  3. Drive 146.2 mi

    1. Drive from Gateshead to Ayrcar146.2 mi
    2h 55m
    £36–52

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeNCL - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
    6h 5m
    £75–131

  5. 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 Stationbus42 / ...
    5h 1m
    £32–82

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to GlasgowbusUk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationbusX77 / ...
    5h 14m
    £12–33

Gateshead to Ayr by train and foot

Calendar268Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 14m.

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