The average train between Ayr and Wick takes 12h 28m and the fastest train takes 8h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Ayr to Wick. 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 3 times a day between Ayr and Wick. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Wick at 2:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 12h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Wick. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Wick station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
Ayr to Wick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Wick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wick station.
Book your Ayr to Wick train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Ayr and Wick is 344.3 km. The road distance is 627 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Wick via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 11h 15m.