The average train between Ayr and Swindon takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Swindon. 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 2 hours between Ayr and Swindon. 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 Swindon at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Swindon station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Ayr to Swindon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Swindon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Ayr to Swindon train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ayr and Swindon is 473.3 km. The road distance is 727 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Swindon via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Parkway in around 8h 56m.