The average train between Ayr and Wakefield takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Wakefield. 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 Wakefield. 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 Wakefield at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Wakefield station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Ayr to Wakefield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Wakefield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Ayr to Wakefield train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Ayr and Wakefield is 282.8 km. The road distance is 524 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Wakefield Westgate via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 26m.