The average train between Ayr and London takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to London. 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 London. 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 London at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to London. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at London station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Ayr to London train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to London train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Ayr to London train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Ayr and London is 531.1 km. The road distance is 707 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to London Euston via Glasgow Central in around 6h 5m.