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Ayr to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Cardiff takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 30m
Duration
420 mi
Distance
£181
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
8h 29m
£151–272

Ayr to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 420 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Ayr to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Crewe in around 8h 29m.

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