The average train between Dundee and Ayr takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Dundee 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 Dundee and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Ayr at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Ayr station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Dundee to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Dundee to Ayr train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Dundee and Ayr is 152.3 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Ayr via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 3h 4m.
