The average train between Ayr and Bath takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Bath. 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 hourly between Ayr and Bath. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Bath at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Bath. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Bath station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Ayr to Bath train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Bath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Ayr to Bath train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Bath is 478.7 km. The road distance is 700 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Bath Spa via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 8h 40m.