The average train between Ayr and Rugby takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Rugby. 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 Rugby. 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 Rugby at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Rugby station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Ayr to Rugby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Rugby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Ayr to Rugby train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Ayr and Rugby is 408.4 km. The road distance is 574 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Rugby via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Crewe in around 6h 30m.