The average train between Ayr and Croydon takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Croydon. 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 Croydon. 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 Croydon at 9:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Croydon station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Ayr to Croydon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Croydon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Ayr to Croydon train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Croydon is 543.8 km. The road distance is 729 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to East Croydon via Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 49m.