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Cardiff to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ayr takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. 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 11m
Duration
420 mi
Distance
£185
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
7h 53m
£151–266

Cardiff to Ayr train times

Trains run every 4 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 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 420.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ayr via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 7h 53m.

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