The average train between Ayr and Preston takes 3h 43m 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.
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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Preston. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Preston station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Ayr to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Ayr to Preston train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Preston is 226.2 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Preston via Glasgow Central in around 3h 38m.
