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Cardiff to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Ayr takes 8h 58m 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.

8h 58m
Duration
420 mi
Distance
£183
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train
  3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
7h 58m
£152–276

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 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 420 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ayr via Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 58m.

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