Train Ayr to Preston from £91 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Preston takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Ayr to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 47m
Duration: 231 mi
Distance: £91
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 35m

£58–152

Ayr to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Preston. 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 Preston at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:05 PM → 10:36 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
10:33 PM → 3:06 AM
Arrives next day
4h 33m • 1 change
11:05 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
7h 49m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 42m • 1 change

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