The average train between Ayr and Perth takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Ayr to Perth. 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 Perth. 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 Perth at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Perth. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Perth station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Ayr to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
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The distance between Ayr and Perth is 127.9 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Perth via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 29m.
