Ayr to Preston Trains

Ayr to Preston trains

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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.

3h 43m
Duration: 231 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Hourly
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3h 35m

£56–136

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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:35 PM → 9:01 PM
3h 26m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:15 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 12:52 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 44m • 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 Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 44m • 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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Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Ayr to Preston train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:35 PM → 9:01 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:15 AM → 11:55 AM

8:45 AM → 12:14 PM

9:15 AM → 12:52 PM

9:45 AM → 1:47 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:57 AM

6:03 AM → 9:47 AM

6:35 AM → 9:57 AM

7:05 AM → 10:14 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:57 AM

6:03 AM → 9:47 AM

6:35 AM → 9:57 AM

7:05 AM → 10:14 AM

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Ayr to Preston train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:35 PM → 9:01 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:15 AM → 11:55 AM

8:45 AM → 12:14 PM

9:15 AM → 12:52 PM

9:45 AM → 1:47 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:57 AM

6:03 AM → 9:47 AM

6:35 AM → 9:57 AM

7:05 AM → 10:14 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:57 AM

6:03 AM → 9:47 AM

6:35 AM → 9:57 AM

7:05 AM → 10:14 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Preston, England?

Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central

Train trips from Ayr

Train trips to Preston

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