The average train between Aberystwyth and Ayr takes 9h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth to Ayr. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Aberystwyth and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 9h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Ayr station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
Aberystwyth to Ayr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Ayr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Ayr train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Ayr is 340.7 km. The road distance is 636 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Ayr via Shrewsbury, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 35m.