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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Ayr is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Ayr is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 11 and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Middlesbrough and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Ayr via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Ayr?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Ayr is 263 miles. The road distance is 176.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £50 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Middlesbrough to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Ayr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Ayr train from?

Middlesbrough to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Middlesbrough to Ayr?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Ayr is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Middlesbrough to Ayr train arrive?

Middlesbrough to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Ayr is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Middlesbrough to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

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Middlesbrough to Ayr - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Middlesbrough 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
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4h 59m
£54–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Buchanan Bus StationUkn10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77 / ...
6h 37m
£17–34
Drive 175.7 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Ayr175.7 mi
3h 34m
£45–64
Train to Newcastle, fly, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)NCL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
7h 18m
£87–192
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to CarlisleMiddlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to AuchinleckCarlisle - Glasgow Central
6h 17m
£44–97
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Newcastle Coach Station172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
7h 7m
£26–48
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LBA - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
7h 44m
£93–221

Middlesbrough to Ayr by train and foot

214Weekly Services

4h 59mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 261.7 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Ayr via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 37m.

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