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Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Cardiff takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day 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 24m
Duration
420 mi
Distance
£169
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
8h 12m
£141–231

Ayr to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Ayr and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales19h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 8m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 7m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 45m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 7m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 6m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 45m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 7m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 6m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 45m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 7m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 6m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 45m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 7m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 6m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 45m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 7m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 6m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ayr to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 420 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central and Crewe in around 8h 12m.

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