The average train between Brighton and Ayr takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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 hourly between Brighton and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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 Brighton to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Ayr station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Brighton to Ayr train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Ayr train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Brighton to Ayr train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Ayr is 595.9 km. The road distance is 793 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Ayr via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 52m.