What is the cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Ayr?

The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Ayr is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £25 - £60 and takes 8h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Ayr?

The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Hartlepool and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from York Road - Central Library and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station Stand 11, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Hartlepool and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Ayr via Carlisle and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Hartlepool to Ayr?

The distance between Hartlepool and Ayr is 233 miles. The road distance is 172 miles.

How do I travel from Hartlepool to Ayr without a car?

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Ayr without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h and costs £75 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Hartlepool to Ayr?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Hartlepool to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Ayr bus from?

Hartlepool to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Ayr train from?

Hartlepool to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hartlepool station.

Train or bus from Hartlepool to Ayr?

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Ayr is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Hartlepool to Ayr bus arrive?

Hartlepool to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Hartlepool to Ayr train arrive?

Hartlepool to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Hartlepool to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Ayr is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Hartlepool to Ayr.

How do I get a train ticket from Hartlepool to Ayr?

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 518+ hotels available in Ayr.

Hartlepool to Ayr - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h
£79–179
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
8h 13m
£26–56
Drive 171 mi
1. Drive from Hartlepool to Ayrcar 171 mi
3h 31m
£42–61
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 50m
£83–208
Train
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 5m
£68–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 183
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
8h 39m
£26–96

Hartlepool to Ayr by train

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Distance: 231.6 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Hartlepool, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Hartlepool to Ayr via Carlisle and Glasgow Central in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Ayr Bus Station via Bus Station Stand 11, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 13m.

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