How to Travel from

Ayr to Durham

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Ayr Durham

Cheapest

By car (251 km)

3 h 6 min

251 km.

from $13

Other

Rideshare

3 h 6 min

251 km.

from $9.55

Train

4 h 49 min

207 km.

from $231.85

Bus

6 h 30 min

207 km.

from $87.85

Train, Plane

6 h 23 min

208 km.

from $190.67

Bus, Train

5 h 1 min

207 km.

from $226.04

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

3h 10m

Frequency:

Saturday

Estimated price:

$39.24–$164.55

KLM

Website:

klm.com

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

4h 55m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$329.10–$1,772.09

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

3h 35m

Frequency:

Monday and Wednesday

Estimated price:

$69.62–$316.44

British Airways

Website:

britishairways.com

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

4h 30m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$215.18–$696.18

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$10.13–$15.19

Megabus UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,

Ave. Duration:

1h 23m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:

0141 352 4444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.co.uk/

Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$13.92–$20.25

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,

Ave. Duration:

1h 23m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$16.46–$24.05

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:

+44 1292 613500

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan

Ave. Duration:

1h 7m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.23–$12.02

Bus from Bus Station to Waterloo

Ave. Duration:

58 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$8.23–$12.02

Train operators

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$21.52–$31.64

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Durham

Ave. Duration:

2h 56m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$32.91–$45.57

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

1h 8m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$25.32–$88.60

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham

Ave. Duration:

1h 44m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$94.93–$265.81

Train from Glasgow Central to Durham

Ave. Duration:

3h 3m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$120.25–$354.42

LNER

Phone:

+44 345 722 5333

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

lner.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham

Ave. Duration:

1h 38m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$113.92–$164.55

ScotRail

Phone:

+44 344 811 0141

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

scotrail.co.uk/

Train from Ayr to Glasgow

Ave. Duration:

51 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$17.72–$37.97

Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

1h 28m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$16.46–$36.71

Train from Ayr to Paisley

Ave. Duration:

39 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$15.19–$32.91

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:

+44 345 600 1671

Website:

tpexpress.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham

Ave. Duration:

2h 2m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$39.24–$94.93

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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Durham is to drive which costs $50 - $76.09 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Durham is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Durham via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Durham. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Durham via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Ayr to Durham?

The distance between Ayr and Durham is 360 km. The road distance is 251.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Durham without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $59.78 - $336.96 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Ayr to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Durham bus from?

Ayr to Durham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Durham train from?

Ayr to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Durham?

The best way to get from Ayr to Durham is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $59.78 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $86.96 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Ayr to Durham bus arrive?

Ayr to Durham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Durham train arrive?

Ayr to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Durham is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Ayr to Durham.

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

Book your Ayr to Durham train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1354+ hotels available in Durham. Prices start at $34.86 per night.

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Fine

8.6

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Old Elvet, Durham

Fine

8.7

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Great

9.3

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Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, is a Church of England cathedral in the city of Durham, England. The cathedral is the seat of the bishop of Durham and is the mother church of the diocese of Durham. It also contains the shrines of the Anglo-Saxon saints Cuthbert and Bede. There are daily Church of England services at the cathedral, and it received 727,367 visitors in 2019. It is a grade I listed building and forms part of the Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site.

Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum is the first regional open-air museum, in England, located at Beamish, near the town of Stanley, in County Durham, England. Beamish pioneered the concept of a living museum. By displaying duplicates or replaceable items, it was also an early example of the now commonplace practice of museums allowing visitors to touch objects.

Durham University Botanic Garden

Durham University Botanic Garden is the botanical garden of Durham University, located in Durham, England. The site is set in 25 acres (10 ha) of mature woodlands in the southern outskirts of the city. The garden was founded in 1925 and has been located on its present site since 1970; the visitor centre was opened in 1988 by the then Chancellor of Durham University, Dame Margot Fonteyn. The garden attracts over 80,000 visitors annually and has been featured in The Guardian's Country Diary and on Channel 4's Matt Baker: Travels with Mum & Dad. It is the only remaining botanic garden in the northeast of England and has been included in Durham County Councils Local List of Historic Parks, Gardens and Historic Landscapes.

Six ways to Travel from Ayr to Durham

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

KLM

easyJet

British Airways

Bus operators

FlixBus

Megabus UK

Scottish Citylink

Stagecoach West Scotland

Train operators

National Express

Cross Country

LNER

ScotRail

TransPennine Express Service

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Durham?

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Durham?

How far is it from Ayr to Durham?

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

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Durham bus from?

Where do I catch the Ayr to Durham train from?

Train or bus from Ayr to Durham?

Where does the Ayr to Durham bus arrive?

Where does the Ayr to Durham train arrive?

Can I drive from Ayr to Durham?

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

Where can I stay near Durham?