Train Cardiff to Ayr from £183 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ayr takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

9h 4m
Duration: 420 mi
Distance: £183
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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7h 59m

£153–271

Cardiff to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

4:33 AM → 1:24 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 2:23 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 3:24 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 4:24 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:33 AM → 1:24 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 2:23 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 3:24 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 4:24 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:33 AM → 1:24 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 2:23 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 3:24 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 4:24 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

4:33 AM → 1:24 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 2:23 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 3:24 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 4:24 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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