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Trip Overview

The average train between Doncaster and Ayr takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster 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.

5h 41m
Duration
323 mi
Distance
£131
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Doncaster to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Doncaster and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Ayr at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 13m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 35m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 16m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 12m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 35m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 16m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 12m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 35m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 17m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 12m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 12m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 49m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail5h 10m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 35m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 16m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 12m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 35m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 16m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 12m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Doncaster 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 Doncaster to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 322.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Doncaster to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 13m.

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