The average train between Ayr and Stirling takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ayr to Stirling. 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 every 30 minutes between Ayr and Stirling. 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 Stirling at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Stirling station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Ayr to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.
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The distance between Ayr and Stirling is 85 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Stirling via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 47m.