The average train between Ayr and Didcot takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Didcot. 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 every 2 hours between Ayr and Didcot. 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 Didcot at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Didcot station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
Ayr to Didcot train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Didcot train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Ayr to Didcot train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Didcot is 483.4 km. The road distance is 668 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Didcot Parkway via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, and Oxford in around 8h 39m.