The average train between Ayr and Darnley takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Ayr to Darnley. 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 Darnley. 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 Darnley at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Darnley. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Darnley station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Ayr to Darnley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Darnley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Priesthill & Darnley station.
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The distance between Ayr and Darnley is 42.7 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Priesthill & Darnley via Glasgow Central in around 1h 29m.