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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Ayr is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £16 - £40 and takes 6h 26m.

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 35m 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 Express Lounge and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

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 5h 15m.

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 5h 15m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.

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 5h 15m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £45 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Ayr bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to Ayr bus services, operated by National Express, 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 35m 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 15m
£52–93
Bus
cheapest
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 / ...
6h 17m
£12–45
Drive 175.7 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Ayrcar 175.7 mi
3h 35m
£43–62
Train, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 30m
£66–153
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 22m
£43–70
Bus via Edinburgh
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
6h 26m
£16–39
Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
8h 34m
£46–191

Middlesbrough to Ayr by train and foot

212Weekly Services

5h 15mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 261.4 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 17m.

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