The average train between Ayr and Rosyth takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Rosyth. 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 Rosyth. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Rosyth at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Rosyth. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Rosyth station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Ayr to Rosyth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Rosyth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
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The distance between Ayr and Rosyth is 99.3 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Rosyth via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 3h 20m.