Basingstoke to Ayr Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basingstoke and Ayr takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Ayr. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 41m
Duration: 489 mi
Distance: £181
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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7h 19m

£125–274

Basingstoke to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:12 PM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
6h 56m • 3 changes
10:42 PM → 8:24 AM
Arrives next day
9h 42m • 3 changes
11:08 PM → 12:23 PM
Arrives next day
13h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:59 AM → 1:22 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 3:23 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:20 AM → 3:20 PM
7h 59m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 4:21 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 5:21 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
11:07 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:54 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:54 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:54 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:54 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Ayr? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Ayr via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 19m.

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