The average train between Bath and Ayr takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Bath and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bath 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Ayr station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
Bath to Ayr train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to Ayr train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Bath to Ayr train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bath and Ayr is 478.7 km. The road distance is 700 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Ayr via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 29m.