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How to get fromMiddlesbrough to Ayrby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Ayr by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    5h 19m
    £77–175

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    6h 38m
    £33–53

  3. Drive  175.7 mi

    1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Ayrcar car 175.7 mi
    3h 35m
    £44–64

  4. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    6h 26m
    £71–122

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Glasgowbus bus Ukn10
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    6h 46m
    £34–48

Middlesbrough to Ayr by train and foot

Calendar225Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Ayr Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 38m.

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