The average train between Ayr and Clitheroe takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Clitheroe. 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 Clitheroe. 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 Clitheroe at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Ayr to Clitheroe train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Clitheroe train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Ayr to Clitheroe train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Clitheroe is 228.3 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Clitheroe via Glasgow Central, Preston, and Blackburn in around 5h 28m.