The average train between Doncaster and Ayr takes 5h 29m 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.
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 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Ayr station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Doncaster to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Ayr train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Doncaster to Ayr train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Doncaster and Ayr is 312.5 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 8m.