The average train between Didcot and Ayr takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Didcot 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 every 2 hours between Didcot and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Didcot is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Ayr at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Didcot 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 Didcot to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Didcot station and arriving at Ayr station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Didcot to Ayr train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Didcot to Ayr train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Didcot to Ayr train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Didcot and Ayr is 483.4 km. The road distance is 668 km.
You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Ayr via Oxford, Birmingham New Street, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 33m.