The average train between Ayr and Dundee takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Ayr to Dundee. 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 Dundee. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Dundee at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Dundee station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Ayr to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.
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The distance between Ayr and Dundee is 152.3 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Dundee via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 6m.