The average train between Bury and Ayr takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Bury 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 Bury and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bury is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton Interchange and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bury 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 Bury to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Bury station and arriving at Ayr station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Bury to Ayr train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Preston station.
Bury to Ayr train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Ayr station.
The distance between Bury and Ayr is 256.1 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a bus from Arthur Street to Ayr via Bolton Interchange, Bolton, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 7m.