Train Ayr to Inverness from £91 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Inverness takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Ayr to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 39m
Duration: 220 mi
Distance: £91
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain

5h 53m

£71–177

Ayr to Inverness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Ayr and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Inverness at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:37 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 3:29 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:37 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 3:29 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:37 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 3:29 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:15 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 5:25 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
2:45 PM → 7:10 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 8:07 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:37 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 3:29 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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