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

The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Ayr is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 7h 55m.

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 - £60.

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 Victoria Road - Grand Hotel and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Peterlee Bus Station Stand A, John Dobson Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

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 Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Hartlepool to Ayr?

The distance between Hartlepool and Ayr is 242 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 Edinburgh which takes 4h 48m and costs £35 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 John Dobson Street station.

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 Edinburgh which takes 4h 48m and costs £35 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Hartlepool to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hartlepool to Ayr train arrive?

Hartlepool to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle 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 500+ 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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4h 48m
£38–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
7h 55m
£18–40
Drive 171 mi
1. Drive from Hartlepool to Ayr171 mi
3h 31m
£42–61
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)NCL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
6h 58m
£79–195
Train
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to CarlisleMiddlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to AuchinleckCarlisle - Glasgow Central
5h 45m
£34–95
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road - Grand Hotel to Bus Station Stand C24 / ...
2. Take the train from Durham to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus StationX77
6h 34m
£53–71

Hartlepool to Ayr by train and foot

216Weekly Services

4h 48mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.9 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Hartlepool to Ayr via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Road - Grand Hotel to Ayr Bus Station via Peterlee Bus Station Stand A, John Dobson Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 55m.

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