Ayr to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Exeter takes 9h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Ayr to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 24m
Duration: 499 mi
Distance: £219
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain

9h 52m

£181–296

Ayr to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Ayr and Exeter. 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 Exeter at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

11:05 PM → 11:43 AM
Arrives next day
12h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:15 AM → 1:44 PM
8h 29m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 9m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 4:43 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:15 AM → 1:44 PM
8h 29m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 9m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 4:43 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:15 AM → 1:44 PM
8h 29m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 9m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 4:43 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:15 AM → 1:44 PM
8h 29m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 9m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 3:43 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 4:43 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:15 AM → 1:46 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 9m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 3:46 PM
8h 9m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 4:47 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:15 AM → 4:46 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 5:46 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 6:45 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.