Train Dunbar to Ayr from £60 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Dunbar and Ayr takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunbar 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.

3h 5m
Duration: 117 mi
Distance: £60
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain

2h 59m

£46–97

Dunbar to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Dunbar and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Ayr at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

2:34 PM → 5:21 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 5:55 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
4:36 PM → 7:23 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
5:14 PM → 7:53 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:44 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:44 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:59 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
11:42 AM → 2:21 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 3:20 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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