The average train between Ayr and Leeds takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Leeds. 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 Leeds. 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 Leeds at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Leeds station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Ayr to Leeds train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Leeds train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Ayr to Leeds train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Leeds is 271.6 km. The road distance is 470 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Leeds via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 5h 56m.