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Trip Overview

The average train between Didcot and Ayr takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. 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.

9h 10m
Duration
415 mi
Distance
£174
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Didcot to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly 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 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 49m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 9m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 17m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 19m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 17m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 18m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 19m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 17m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 18m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 19m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 17m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 18m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 19m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 17m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 18m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 19m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 17m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 18m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 14m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 17m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 21m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 20m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Didcot to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 415.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Didcot, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Ayr via Oxford, Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 32m.

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