Ayr to Derby Trains

Ayr to Derby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Derby takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Ayr to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 29m
Duration: 332 mi
Distance: £142
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain

7h 1m

£118–191

Ayr to Derby train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ayr and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:05 PM → 7:40 AM
Arrives next day
12h 35m • 2 changes
11:05 PM → 10:40 AM
Arrives next day
11h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:41 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 4:40 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 6:40 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:35 AM → 12:41 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 4:41 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 6:40 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:45 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
10:45 AM → 4:20 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 6:20 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
2:45 PM → 8:20 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:41 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 4:40 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 6:40 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:41 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 4:40 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 6:40 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:41 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 2:41 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 4:40 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 6:40 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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