Cardiff to Ayr Trains

Cardiff to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ayr takes 8h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

8h 19m
Duration: 420 mi
Distance: £169
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

7h 54m

£143–230

Cardiff to Ayr train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

6:46 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 29m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:22 PM
7h 29m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 8:22 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:36 AM → 12:22 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 29m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:22 PM
7h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:23 PM
7h 48m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 1:22 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 3:23 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:44 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 5:21 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 7:21 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:22 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 29m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:22 PM
7h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:22 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 29m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:22 PM
7h 29m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Cardiff to Ayr train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

6:46 AM → 2:23 PM

8:55 AM → 4:24 PM

10:53 AM → 6:22 PM

12:55 PM → 8:22 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:36 AM → 12:22 PM

6:46 AM → 2:23 PM

8:55 AM → 4:24 PM

10:53 AM → 6:22 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:23 PM

5:49 AM → 1:22 PM

6:43 AM → 2:23 PM

7:53 AM → 3:23 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:44 AM → 3:54 PM

9:45 AM → 5:21 PM

10:44 AM → 6:20 PM

11:40 AM → 7:21 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:22 PM

6:46 AM → 2:23 PM

8:55 AM → 4:24 PM

10:53 AM → 6:22 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:22 PM

6:46 AM → 2:23 PM

8:55 AM → 4:24 PM

10:53 AM → 6:22 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ayr, Scotland?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly

Cardiff to Ayr trains

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Cardiff to Ayr train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

6:46 AM → 2:23 PM

8:55 AM → 4:24 PM

10:53 AM → 6:22 PM

12:55 PM → 8:22 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:36 AM → 12:22 PM

6:46 AM → 2:23 PM

8:55 AM → 4:24 PM

10:53 AM → 6:22 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:23 PM

5:49 AM → 1:22 PM

6:43 AM → 2:23 PM

7:53 AM → 3:23 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:44 AM → 3:54 PM

9:45 AM → 5:21 PM

10:44 AM → 6:20 PM

11:40 AM → 7:21 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:22 PM

6:46 AM → 2:23 PM

8:55 AM → 4:24 PM

10:53 AM → 6:22 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:22 PM

6:46 AM → 2:23 PM

8:55 AM → 4:24 PM

10:53 AM → 6:22 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ayr, Scotland?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Ayr

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